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Thinking Allowed: Guatemalan cemetery; Art auctions

13/03/2013

Guatemalan cemetery; Art auctions

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Guatemalan cemetery; Art auctions

A study into the dynamics of art auctions, and a Guatemalan cemetery with no more room.

New research on how society works. Art auctions - Laurie Taylor explores the dynamics leading to the strike of a hammer. Plus a portrait of a Guatemalan cemetery with no more room.

Art Auctions - How do auctioneers and buyers transact sales in seconds? Laurie Taylor hears from Professor Christian Heath who discusses his detailed study into the tools and techniques which lead to the strike of a hammer. They're joined by the arts writer and critic, Georgina Adam. Also, the Guatemalan cemetery with no more room. The growth of the city combined with high death and murder rates means the cemetery is overflowing. The anthropologist, Kevin O'Neill, talks about the harsh effects of an aggressive policy of disinterment when poor relatives can't pay the dues.

Producer: Jayne Egerton.

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