Michael Backman

15 Podcast Episodes

26: Michael Backman in discussion with the author Robyn Flemming: Alcohol, Art & other Addictions

26: Michael Backman in discussion with the author Robyn Flemming: Alcohol, Art & other Addictions

Robyn Flemming discusses with Michael Backman her new book 'Skinful: A Memoir of Addiction' which details her battles wi... Read more

21 Jun 2022

39mins

25: Edmond Chin in conversation with Michael Backman: Straits Chinese Jewellery

25: Edmond Chin in conversation with Michael Backman: Straits Chinese Jewellery

Michael Backman discusses Straits Chinese jewellery - the jewellery of the acculturated Chinese of Malaysia & Singap... Read more

28 Apr 2022

30mins

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22. Are Collectors Addicts? Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg Discuss why some People Collect

22. Are Collectors Addicts? Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg Discuss why some People Collect

Are collectors addicts by another name? What makes (some) people collect? Is it gross materialism or an attempt to save ... Read more

21 Jun 2021

30mins

24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.

24. What does a Tuareg pendant from Africa have in common with a Minangkabau Cashbox from Sumatra? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare & contrast these two seemingly unrelated objects.

Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: a Tuareg pectoral ornament from northern Africa; a... Read more

21 Jun 2021

11mins

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21. Traditional African Currency as Art: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation

21. Traditional African Currency as Art: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation

Traditional forms of currency used in Africa before the arrival of notes and coins took on extraordinary and large forms... Read more

8 Jun 2021

19mins

23. Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett Discuss two Seemingly Unrelated Objects - from Tibet & the Philippines

23. Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett Discuss two Seemingly Unrelated Objects - from Tibet & the Philippines

Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett compare and contrast two objects: an ancient limestone burial jar from the southern ... Read more

8 Jun 2021

9mins

20. How does one stay curious as one grows older? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett consider the options.

20. How does one stay curious as one grows older? Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett consider the options.

How does one stay curious as one grows older? Perhaps collecting is the key? Maybe collectors are at an advantage?Michae... Read more

25 May 2021

21mins

19. The Mysteries of Gold & Silver Filigree: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation

19. The Mysteries of Gold & Silver Filigree: Michael Backman & Sarah Corbett in Conversation

Objects made of filigree are among the most extraordinary items ever to have been produced from gold and silver. Such it... Read more

24 May 2021

26mins

16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest Book

16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest Book

Michael Backman is the author of 8 books and numerous articles and columns. Another book is on the way! When not involve... Read more

28 Jul 2020

28mins

Episode 9. World Trade & Art: The Malay World- Michael Backman and Juan de Lara

Episode 9. World Trade & Art: The Malay World- Michael Backman and Juan de Lara

Gallerist, economist and author Michael Backman reveals the importance and key role of the Malay world in the history of... Read more

26 May 2020

29mins

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