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Sylvia Miles’s Artifacts

Arts, Culture & Media

The actress Sylvia Miles, who got her start in Warhol’s Factory, has acquired the artifacts of her life the way other people acquire fiesta ware or first editions.

Mike & Adi

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Cocktail Shaker

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Book Dealer

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Mike & Adi

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Uncollected

Arts, Culture & Media

Collectors can radically affect an artist’s career by the choices they make. California artist Eugenia Butler talks about her experience being collected … and then un-collected. Produced by Michele Siegel.

Diaries & Journals

Arts, Culture & Media

A look at why collectors are attracted to the intimate written thoughts of strangers. Produced by Sara Fishko.

Special Guest: Cheech Marin

Arts, Culture & Media

Actor and director Cheech Marin is best known as half of the comedy duo, Cheech and Chong. His collection of Chicano art is touring the country for the next 5 years and it is on view now in El Paso, Texas.

Book Dealer

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Kurt Thometz, who builds personal libraries for the well-to-do, has found his own perfect collection. Produced by Peter Clowney and Leital Molad.

Cocktail Shaker

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Radio producer Karen Michel says she can’t help her need to acquire.

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