East, West, & Twelve Bronze Heads
Jul 15, 2021
This week, we discuss the tenuous relationship between the Western fine art market and the People's Republic of China. We cover the Old Summer Palace bronze heads, why westerners find it easy to love Ai Weiwei, and the Second Opium War because global conflict was the most popular means of art collecting in 19th century Europe.
For more on the sacking of the Summer Palace, its bronze heads, and the theft of Looty the dog, listen to this excellent 99% Invisible episode.
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Created by Mason Hershenow
Produced by Sean Ang and Christopher Scott McNeill
Edited by Christopher Scott McNeill
Mixed by Mason Hershenow
Original music by Mason Hershenow
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