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The Rosenbach PodcastAuthor: The Rosenbach
The Rosenbach Podcast brings you behind the scenes of one of the world's most extraordinary collections of rare books, manuscripts, and historical objects. Each episode uncovers the unexpected stories hidden within the collections. Through conversations with curators, scholars, artists, and other passionate storytellers, we explore how the past continues to challenge and inspire us today. Whether you're a literature lover, history buff, or just curious about the strange and wonderful corners of the human experience, The Rosenbach Podcast invites you to hear the stories that objects can tell. Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Memory, Materials, and the Museum: Research Reflections
Episode 6
Friday, 10 October, 2025
In our final episode, artist John Wind returns for a conversation about the vital role research plays in the creative process. Together, we explore how deep dives into archives can uncover forgotten stories, inspire new artworks, and bridge past and present in meaningful ways. We’re joined by Elizabeth Fuller, librarian at the Rosenbach Museum and Library, who brings insight into the lives and legacies of John Frederick Lewis and Belle da Costa Greene—two towering figures in the world of rare books and collecting, whose stories are woven into the fabric of the DEAR JOHN installation. From Greene’s pioneering work as a woman at the highest levels of the rare book world to Lewis’s foundational impact on the Rosenbach, this episode highlights how the stories behind the collections are as powerful as the objects themselves. Art begins with questions, and often, the answers lie in the archives.
