Artist Rosamund Purcell usually photographs natural history artifacts in the back rooms of science museums. But for her current project, on view in Boston at the Tufts University Gallery, she does more. Purcell recreates an entire cabinet of wonders from 1655. Produced by Harriet Baskas.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!