How small can an object be and still have value? How can a valuable object be fragmented to the point of destruction—where each individual piece is so small as to be nearly valueless—and yet when collected together with other basically valueless fragments become something completely different—something more valuable? The formula is a strange alchemy of division which might look something like this: Valuable object —> valueless fragments —> combined with other fragments —> more valuable collection An interesting Kickstarter, The Mini […]

Categories: Collecting, Material Culture, Museums, Value • Tags: Celeste Olalquiaga, collection, Hans Fex, Kickstarter, Mini Museum, reliquary