OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
This is a talk about great objects made and sold today, and how they tend to have no history when they are marketed. The importance seems to lie with the brand and a high price tag, and yet these objects are drawing on a long history in their design and creation. Contrast this to an ancient object whose value often lies in its biography: who had given it to who, and who had made it.
Kellogg alumnus Max Buston, who practices as an interior designer but trained as an archaeologist, uncovers some contrasts and similarities between modern and ancient objects through object biographies.
This online event is free and open to all. Booking is required.
Please note, this event will be recorded.
This event is part of our Arts Week, when we will be showcasing the work of Kellogg members across the arts.
