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Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities
Professor Nandini Das reveals the story behind the Cabinet of Curiosities - the original collecting craze that began in Renaissance Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
As the popularity of collecting fairs and Pinterest would attest, we are a nation of magpie obsessions. Renaissance expert Professor Nandini Das reveals the story behind the Cabinet of Curiosities - the original collecting craze that began in Renaissance Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, and which is experiencing a surprising revival in the work of contemporary artists today.
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Thu 28 Jul 2022
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nandini Das |
| Producer | Katy Homan |
| Director | Katy Homan |
| Executive Producer | Richard Bright |