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Curious Objects

The Magazine Antiques
Antiques
Antique Rugs
Decorative Arts
Ceramics
Collecting
Iberhart Secretary
Claremont Rug Company
Henry Sheldon
Middlebury College
Henry Sheldon Museum
Windsor Chair
American History
Public History
Antique Silver
Beauport
Lost and Found In Cleveland
American Folk Art
Art History
Toshiko Takaezu
Fine Objects Society

Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art.

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In this Curious Objects episode, host Benjamin Miller is joined by New York Times photo editor and writer, Anika Burgess to discuss a very significant daguerreotype and the history of photography.

In this episode of Curious Objects, host Benjamin Miller is joined by Art Historian and author extraordinaire, Verity Babbs to talk about the wondrous world of William Morris’s wallpaper.

Verity Babbs received a degree in Art History from Oxford Uni... more

This is an episode worthy of going into the "rock" star hall of fame - get ready for an exciting hour about the Hope Diamond!

Host Ben Miller is joined by Melise Ozkardesler to discuss this curious object, its history and the world of collecting an... more

Join Curious Objects host, Benjamin Miller in a conversation with Genevieve Wheeler Brown, the author of Beyond Blue and White to talk about the history of Delftware ceramics through the female lens. We learn about the fantastic women who made these ... more

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Anika Burgess
Author of Flashes of Brilliance, the Genius of Early Photography
Author, Flashes of Brilliance
Episode: Camera Ready
Verity Babbs
Art historian and comedian, author of The History of Art in One Sentence.
Episode: An Earthly Paradise
Melise Ozkardesler
Brooklyn-based jeweler and jewelry historian.
Moon Honey Jewelry
Episode: Have Hope Will Sparkle
Genevieve Wheeler Brown
Author of the book 'Beyond Blue and White, The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic Ceramic'
Pegasus
Episode: Something Blue - Delftware ceramics and the women who made them
Erin Corrales-Diaz
Curator of American art at the Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo Museum of Art
Episode: 135,500 Pieces (Of Wood)
Mary Randolph Carter
Longtime creative director for Ralph Lauren and author of several books about collecting
Ralph Lauren
Episode: "Junking" with Ralph Lauren Creative Director Mary Randolph Carter
Marisa Guterman
Co-creator of 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'
Episode: Lost and Found in Cleveland
Keith Gerchak
Co-creator of 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'
Episode: Lost and Found in Cleveland
Chassica Kirchhoff
Specialist in arms and armor, recently joined the Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts
Episode: THROWBACK: Thirty-Five Saxon Suits of Armor, with Chassica Kirchhoff

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Ben Miller
Host of Curious Objects; interviewer of fine and decorative arts stories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Developing “My Eye”

    “Curious Objects” has opened my EYE to other areas of collecting. I have collected for years in very specific, relatively narrow areas of collecting. I LOVE discovering that there are people collecting OTHER beautiful things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    larrywjonestoo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dave Pottery

    I was turned on to Dave Pottery in a museum in 2023 in So Carolina! I was enthralled!! I've seen it in two museums now. I adore Dave Pottery Including the pictures I took being in rotation on my E-picture frame. LOVE DAVE POTTERY.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LYJSOL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always Interesting

    Even when it’s a topic that it doesn’t sound like I would be interested in, the perspective, context and knowledge of the guests invariably make it a compelling episode. Top recommendation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter at Hughes Auctions
    United Statesa year ago
  • Delightful podcast with wide ranging overview of material culture

    Podcast Addict
    5
    N. Green
    2 years ago
  • Materially Cultured

    I tell all of my curatorial coworkers and fellow decorative arts enthusiasts about this podcast and would recommend it to anyone that is interested in material culture. The podcast has covered a wide range of objects with stimulating conversations between the host and a variety of interesting and knowledgeable guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S E Frost
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the wide range of objects and expert guests, though a few note delivery pacing could be clearer at times.
Episodes are often described as informative and captivating for both newcomers and seasoned collectors.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, conversational style and deep subject knowledge.

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Camera Ready
Q: How did the 1880s Kodak No. 1 change the relationship between photographer and subject?
It made photography more affordable and approachable, enabling people to take candid shots and to share images more easily, altering social dynamics around being photographed.
Camera Ready
Q: What first drew you to this history?
She explains a fascination with historical photography and the idea that photos let us see how people truly looked, fueling her exploration into the field.
Something Blue - Delftware ceramics and the women who made them
Q: What is the most exciting bidding war that you ever witnessed at Christie's?
Genevieve recalls witnessing the bidding war for Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Hammer, which fetched the highest price for a manuscript at that time.
Something Blue - Delftware ceramics and the women who made them
Q: What was the first object or artwork that you remember falling in love with?
Genevieve fell in love with Whistler's Peacock Room at the Freer in Washington, D.C.
135,500 Pieces (Of Wood)
Q: Did he have a vision for what he really wanted to do with it?
He made postcards of the secretary. He did travel it sort of throughout, so which was then written up in various papers that this object was coming.

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What is Curious Objects about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Curious Objects features in-depth conversations with leading figures in fine and decorative arts to uncover hidden histories, craft techniques, and the social contexts of remarkable objects. Episodes span photography, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and ceremonial arts, often pairing rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling. Hosts tend to spotlight how objects illuminate broader cultural, technological, and economic trends, while inviting guests who provide deep expertise and compelling narratives. The show frequently highlights underrepresented contributors and women makers, and it often treats history as an evolving conversation rather than a static record, making it particularly engaging for listeners who love artifacts with rich ... more

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2. Verity Babbs
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4. Genevieve Wheeler Brown
5. Erin Corrales-Diaz
6. Mary Randolph Carter
7. Marisa Guterman
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