The Object Itself
The Object Itself
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The Object Itself is a podcast brought to you by the Albany Institute of History & Art. In each episode, we invite a guest to select one object from our collection or from an exhibition—an object that speaks to them in a unique way. With over 35,000 objects in Albany Institute's permanent collection and over one million items in special collections, each piece holds a story, a link to our past, a message for the future. Join us as we take the time to look closer and appreciate The Object Itself. albanyinstitute.substack.com
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of art, history, and personal storytelling, with episodes covering diverse topics such as the impact of art on individual identity and reflections on cultural heritage through objects. For instance, an episode may explore Salley Mavor's Self-Portrait: A Personal History of Fashion, discussing personal narratives in the context of artistic expression.
The Object Itself is a podcast brought to you by the Albany Institute of History & Art. In each episode, we invite a guest to select one object from our collection or from an exhibition—an object that speaks to them in a unique way. With over 35,000 objects in Albany Institute’s permanent collection and over one million items in special collections, each piece holds a story, a link to our past, a message for the future. Join us as we take the time to look closer and appreciate The Object Itself.
Guest: Clifford Oliver
Featured artwork: American Gothic, Gordon Parks (1912–2006), 1942, gelatin silver print, 24 in x 20 in.
See American Gothic and photographs by Clifford Oliver on view at the Albany Institute in the exhibition For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black DImensions in Art, through December 31, 2025: https://www.albanyinstitute.org/exhibition/for-liberation-and-for-life-the-legacy-of-black-dimensions-in-art
View Clifford Oliver’s work at cliffordoliver.zenfolio.com @cliffordoliver9613
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