Anthropologist Lauren Herckis discusses material culture, anthropology, and “meaningful archives.”

Ep. 08: Ed Steck Talks About Collecting as Research

Why We Collect presents thoughtful conversations about the objects we keep—and create. 

With the help of people who spend an inordinate amount of time managing objects and reflecting on their meanings—from collectors to curators, artists to archivists, and enthusiasts to entrepreneurs—we try to make sense of our messy material world.

Why We Collect is co-produced and co-hosted by Katherine Barbera and David Bernabo of Bright Archives, an independent archival production house.