Cabinets of Curiosity
Fri, Oct 10
|Richmond Library Annexe, online & replay
This talk will focus on the centres of production and importance within the evolution of collecting, display and discussion. more info below
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Richmond Library Annexe, online & replay, Quadrant Rd, Richmond TW9 1DH, UK
About the Event
Humans have always had the urge to collect things that please them, interest them or give them prestige. This talk will look at the etymology, history and evolution of the places where these collections were kept.
NB This weekend Ham House in Richmond will host their bi-annual 'Cabinets Unlocked', a moment to see inside the cabinets and explore their unique artisanship. During this period some of Ham House and Garden's talented volunteers will host talks on their unique collection of cabinets which include examples of marquetry, lacquer and inlay, collected from countries including Japan, China, and the Netherlands as well as England.
This talk will highlight the importance of these cabinets in the evolution of our modern day museums.
delivered by Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff
Upon booking you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to join.
(Image: One of the Green Closet's Lacquer Cabinets at Ham House and Garden,…