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Afro-Futurism

The histories and meanings behind the art, images, and cultural objects we encounter every day. Hosted by Ferren Gipson, Object explores visual and material culture, offering a fresh lens on how the things around us shape the way we see and experience the world. This podcast explores topics through thematic seasons. object.substack.com

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From the rain-soaked streets of Blade Runner to the gravity-defying digital world of Tron, and more. Discover how cyberpunk's gritty visual world was shaped by 1980s politics, detective noir, anime, ziggurat architecture, and the extraordinary imagin... more

From the juke joint scenes in the Oscar-winning film Sinners to Parliament-Funkadelic album covers and beyond, explore how Afrofuturism's visual history can be traced through comics, music, data visualisation, and contemporary art.

Featuring Ytasha ... more

Explore an early version of a Jurassic park with the quirky dinosaur sculptures at Crystal Palace Park. In this bonus episode, we take a detour from our Imagined Futures miniseries to think about how scientists and artists imaged the very distant, pr... more

How have artists and designers visualised the future of space travel? How did a race to the moon influence design? From pulp magazine covers to furniture design to the NASA art programme, this episode explores how science fiction illustration and geo... more

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Recent Guests

Graham Murphy
Researcher of science fiction and technoculture
Independent researcher
Episode: Imagined Futures: Cyberpunk
Anna McFarlane
Lecturer in fantasy literature
University of Glasgow
Episode: Imagined Futures: Cyberpunk
Elon Solo
Co-curator of the Syd Mead estate
Syd Mead Estate
Episode: Imagined Futures: Cyberpunk
Reynaldo Anderson
Professor of African American Studies
Unknown institution|academic
Episode: Imagined Futures: Afrofuturism
Ytasha Womack
Afrofuturist writer and thinker
Author of Afrofuturism
Episode: Imagined Futures: Afrofuturism
Amber Butchart
Fashion historian
Independent
Episode: Imagined Futures: The Space Age
Nina Steinmüller
Curator
Vietre Design Museum
Episode: Imagined Futures: The Space Age
Lois Rosson
NASA historian
NASA Art Program
Episode: Imagined Futures: The Space Age
Iwan Rhys Morus
Professor of History at Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Episode: Imagined Futures: Early Sci-Fi and Electric Visions

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Ferren Gipson
Host of Object

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Where r u

    Another one bites the dust?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Winterfuzz55
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and Fun

    Fun topics and quick episodes that truly draw the listener in and cause you to go out and further research the topics discussed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derrick Thompson
    United States4 months ago

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#94
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#1
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#23
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Imagined Futures: Cyberpunk
Q: What is cyberpunk, and why did it emerge in the late 20th century?
It emerged as a response to rapid technological change, concerns about corporate power, and the collision of high tech with low life, drawing on detective fiction, manga, and film to imagine networks, cities, and subcultures where the internet and machines shape human life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Object

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

This show surveys visual culture, art, design, and the everyday objects that shape how we see the world, often through historical and critical lenses. Episodes frequently center on archaeology of imagery, design history, and the cultural meanings of artifacts, with guests who are historians, researchers, and scholars offering context about how objects reflect power, identity, and society. A standout aspect is the season-driven structure with concise, focused episodes that pair deep scholarship with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful exploration without long runtimes.

Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on culture and history tied to material things, from art and Christmas iconography to public exhib... more

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1. Graham Murphy
2. Anna McFarlane
3. Elon Solo
4. Reynaldo Anderson
5. Ytasha Womack
6. Amber Butchart
7. Nina Steinmüller
8. Lois Rosson

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