EPISODE · Feb 3, 2022 · 11 MIN
The Depository of the Dull
from The Picture Poster · host Jerome Whittingham
In this episode, I speaks with curator Siobhan McAleer “Shiv” about The Depository of the Dull, an unusual museum that celebrates the overlooked objects of everyday life. Created during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the project invited people to reflect on the ordinary things around them, items that might appear dull at first glance but carry deeply personal stories.Shiv explains how the project began as a creative response to the isolation of lockdown, encouraging people to look again at their surroundings and rediscover meaning in the mundane.Our conversation explores why ordinary objects matter, how storytelling transforms the value of everyday things, and what these small artefacts reveal about our lives.Shiv also reflects on the curatorial challenge of presenting something intentionally “dull”, and why the humour of the title hides a deeper reflection on attachment, loss and memory.Support the showGet in touch anytime!Website: https://thepictureposter.co.uk/Follow Jerome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeromewnews
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In this episode, I speaks with curator Siobhan McAleer “Shiv” about The Depository of the Dull, an unusual museum that celebrates the overlooked objects of everyday life. Created during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the project invited people to reflect on the ordinary things around them, items that might appear dull at first glance but carry deeply personal stories. Shiv explains how the project began as a creative response to the isolation of lockdown, encouraging people to look again at their su...
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