Holy Toast!
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05/26/21 • 53 min
It's Episode 9, and this week Dan and Kasia are looking at the transcendental appeal of cheap religious tat, and the mass reproduction of images. There is faith, forgery, bootlegging and breakfast... and glow-in-the-dark Baby Jesus keyrings. We ask why Topshop went through a phase of selling rosary beads, and why people buy postcards of the Mona Lisa. Moreoever, does the reproduction of art reduce or expand its political power?
Key object: Virgin Mary toast stamp.
This is the penultimate episode of Series 1! If you're enjoying Cursed Objects, do support our Patreon to help us make Series 2 as soon as possible: patreon.com/cursedobjects. You can also follow us on twitter and instagram @CursedObjectsUK.
Theme music and production: Mr Beatnick
Artwork: Archie Bashford
It's Episode 9, and this week Dan and Kasia are looking at the transcendental appeal of cheap religious tat, and the mass reproduction of images. There is faith, forgery, bootlegging and breakfast... and glow-in-the-dark Baby Jesus keyrings. We ask why Topshop went through a phase of selling rosary beads, and why people buy postcards of the Mona Lisa. Moreoever, does the reproduction of art reduce or expand its political power?
Key object: Virgin Mary toast stamp.
This is the penultimate episode of Series 1! If you're enjoying Cursed Objects, do support our Patreon to help us make Series 2 as soon as possible: patreon.com/cursedobjects. You can also follow us on twitter and instagram @CursedObjectsUK.
Theme music and production: Mr Beatnick
Artwork: Archie Bashford
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Key object: Labour 'colour-in-at-home' postcard.
For more: follow us on twitter and instagram @CursedObjectsUK, and if you are enjoying Cursed Objects support our Patreon patreon.com/cursedobjects
Theme music and production: Mr Beatnick
Artwork: Archie Bashford
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This is the final episode of Series 1! If you're enjoying Cursed Objects, please support our Patreon to help us make Series 2 as soon as possible: patreon.com/cursedobjects. You can also follow us on twitter and instagram @CursedObjectsUK.
Theme music and production: Mr Beatnick
Artwork: Archie Bashford
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