World Art Now
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Podcast Overview
<p>Exploring the history of the world through the material culture of its people, the nature of collecting, and the role of collectors in the preservation of material culture. See our website www.michaelbackmanltd.com for available non-Western antique artworks, blogs, reels and podcasts.</p>
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Publishing Since
10/25/2019
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Recent Episodes
March 19, 2026
Michael Backman in Conversation with Narisa Chakrabongse in Bangkok
Narisa Chakrabongse is the product of an English mother and a Thai prince. She is the founder of the publishing house River Books, founder of the boutique hotel Chakrabongse Villas in Bangkok, and the author of many books. In this podcast recorded in Bangkok at Chakrabongse House, Michael Backman discusses with Narisa her dual life as both a typical central London resident, and a descendent of Siam's King Chulalongkorn, hotelier and publisher in Bangkok. www.michaelbackmanltd.com
March 6, 2026
On Collecting - Michael Backman & Paul Bromberg in Conversation
Michael Backman and Paul Bromberg are both collectors of Asian art. One is based in London, the other in Bangkok. In this episode they discuss the thrill of collecting art objects. How does one choose what to buy when faced with many alternatives? How does one decide how much money to put into one's collection? Is it really an investment, or money thrown away? These and other dilemmas typically faced by collectors are discussed in this episode. www.michaelbackmanltd.com
August 21, 2025
Paul Bromberg discusses his new book: 'Later Chinese Bronzes for the Scholar’s Studio'
Paul Bromberg discusses with Michael Backman his new book Later Chinese Bronzes for the Scholar’s Studio. The book focuses on later bronze objects from the Song dynasty (960–1279) onwards, both utilitarian and for the scholar’s aesthetic pleasure, produced for the scholar’s studio. The book makes ample uses of examples from his own splendid collection, and considers separately the various forms, hidden meanings and cultural allusions of later bronze paperweights—small, elegant, charming and w...
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- What is World Art Now?
<p>Exploring the history of the world through the material culture of its people, the nature of collecting, and the role of collectors in the preservation of material culture. See our website www.michaelbackmanltd.com for available non-Western antique artworks, blogs, reels and podcasts.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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