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Curator's Attic Podcast

Jon West-Bey
Huey Gaddy
Lippincott Inc.
Museums
Large-Scale Sculptures
Art Fabrication
Museum Collections
Klaus Oldenburg
Robert Indiana
Public Art
Art History
Cultural Ecosystem
Restrictive Covenants
Funko Pops
Gideon's International
Constance Baker Motley
Chess
Hip-Hop
Racial Segregation
Grief
University Of Puerto Rico

The Curator’s Attic explores the stories behind the objects that shape our lives. I'm your host, Jon West-Bey, and I’m a Curator and Museologist, and in this podcast, we'll explore the surprising stories hidden within everyday objects. Join me as we uncover the history, the artistry, and the human connection woven into the fabric of our material world.

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Omar Eaton-Martinez
Senior Vice President for Historic Sites at the National Trust for Historic Preservation and host of the Museum Jedi show.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Episode: OPO The Ring featuring Omar Eaton-Martinez
Darnley Hodge
Musician and entrepreneur, known for his work in the hip-hop scene and music production
Episode: OPO The Saxophone featuring Darnley Hodge
Josef Yusef
Curator's Attic Producer and Funko Pop collector
Episode: OPO The Funko Pops featuring Joseph Yusuf
Nia Iman Smith
Ph.D. candidate at Indiana University, Bloomington, researching Black women's record collecting as an archival practice.
Indiana University, Bloomington
Episode: OPO The Teacup featuring Nia Iman Smith
Huey Gaddy
A master fabricator and artist known for his diverse contributions to large-scale sculptures in the 20th century.
Episode: The Sculpture

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Jon West-Bey
Host and Curator, sharing personal reflections and stories around objects and their significance. A Museologist exploring the relationship between material culture and personal identity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Loving this!

    This took me back! Jon has the incredible ability to bring the past back to life in a compelling and engaging way. What a great voice and unique perspective that is also relatable and familiar. I’m looking forward to hearing more from this creator.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brother Saankara
    United States6 months ago
  • 18 Minutes Well Spent!

    That was 18 minutes well spent.

    Jon West-Bey doesn’t just tell a story—he reveals one, carefully. The Vase isn’t just about an expensive Waterford Crystal wedding gift. It’s about Time, Meaning, and Memory. The visual journey of a wedding gift that expands into a reflection on how value shifts over time is extraordinary.

    The storytelling is clear and hits deep. You feel the young couple in a modest Bronx apartment, the vase almost too refined for its setting. At first, it’s just expensive. L... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    10 The Creator
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging storytelling style and the thoughtful exploration of objects and their meanings.
Many appreciate the personal anecdotes that bridge history to contemporary experiences, making the content relatable.
Reviews highlight the depth of reflection on cultural and familial connections evoked by seemingly simple items.

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OPO The Ring featuring Omar Eaton-Martinez
Q: So describe the ring that you got from your father, and just tell the story behind it.
It's a 14 karat gold class ring with a green stone, a bulldog mascot, and it symbolizes his success and the legacy he left behind.
OPO The Ring featuring Omar Eaton-Martinez
Q: So when did it really hit you that, wow, my father worked for NASA and graduated from college when he was 15?
It was probably when I worked at NASA, as I began to understand what he had to go through to accomplish that at such a young age.
OPO The Funko Pops featuring Joseph Yusuf
Q: Do you have any sort of rituals for maintaining your collection?
Josef describes his method of maintaining an Excel spreadsheet to track his collection and his ritual of placing new pops on display for a few days before storing them.
OPO The Funko Pops featuring Joseph Yusuf
Q: So take me back to the beginning. Where does this love of Funko Pop collecting begin?
He shares that his introduction to Funko Pops was linked to a college relationship, where he received his first figures as gifts.
OPO The Funko Pops featuring Joseph Yusuf
Q: Can you just tell the folks who you are and tell the folks a bit about your collection?
Josef introduces himself as a pop collector and explains that Funko Pops are customizable figures often themed around various franchises.

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Exploring the narratives that everyday objects carry, the content focuses on a wide range of themes including family, culture, history, and personal identity. Each episode features in-depth discussions centered around a specific object, relating anecdotes and reflections that reveal deeper connections to personal and collective experiences. The unique angle of intertwining art history and personal storytelling creates a distinctive blend that highlights how seemingly ordinary items are rich with meaning and heritage, appealing to listeners who appreciate the intersection of art, history, and emotional storytelling.

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