THE OBSCURE CONNOISSEUR: Part III: A portrait of the author as a teenage rare book collector. ⬬
In Conversation: The Conservation Problem
We spoke to experts in object conservation and curation to explore why craft skills are disappearing, and what we can do. ⬬
Curious Objects: Have Hope Will Sparkle
Host Ben Miller is joined by Melise Ozkardesler to discuss this curious object, its history and the world of collecting ancient gemstones. ⬬
A Species-Level Evolution
Dario Calmese of the Institute of Black Imagination considers the future of American material culture. ⬬
NYC Antiques Week: A Novice Tells All
Last Thursday, I was formally baptized into the world of antiques at New York City’s Antiques Week, anchored by its headlining event: The Winter Show. ⬬
Burlesque and Weiners: At the largest and only hot dog museum in North America
At the largest and only hot dog museum in North America. ⬬
1976: Postmodern America
What better time than our own semi-sesquicentennial moment to spend some time in the neon glow of a very useful past indeed? ⬬
2026: A New Americana
How should we explain the current revival of Americana? ⬬
Flea Bite: Flea Market Fashion
For years, I’ve bought vintage clothing from him, and by some cosmic coincidence, every pair of pants I pull from his rolling rack fits perfectly. ⬬
1926: Ambitions and Ambiguities
The official national celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence nearly didn’t happen. ⬬