18: The Thylacine
from Object Matters Hosted by Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney
Matthew Gibbs wears many hats. For eleven years he served as President for the Friends of the Nicholson Collection, but he is also the General Manager, Media and Communications at the ASX, a collector, and a lover of Shakespeare. He joins Dr Craig Barker to discuss one of his favourite collection items; the mounted specimen of a Thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger. In a wide-ranging discussion they talk about Matthew’s interest in Tasmanian Tigers and their enduring role in Australia’s consciousness, as well as Shakespeare, extinction and the importance of museum supporters. Specimen details: Thylacinus cynocephalus (Harris, 1808), donated by Macleay Family 1865-1892, Macleay Collections NHM.496 Host: Dr Craig Barker, Head, Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum and Director, Paphos Theatre Archaeological Excavations. Follow @DrCraig_B on Twitter and Instagram. __ Subscribe to Muse Extra, our monthly newsletter and follow @ccwm_sydney on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Learn more about the Chau Chak Wing Museum at sydney.edu.au/museum
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