TA 13 Mar 13: Guatemalan Cemetery - Art Auctions




Thinking Allowed show

Summary: The Guatemalan cemetery with no more room. Anthropologist Kevin O'Neill discusses the harsh effects of an aggressive policy of disinterment when poor relatives can't pay the dues. Also, Art Auctions - How do auctioneers and buyers transact sales in seconds? Laurie Taylor talks to Professor Christian Heath about his study into the tools and techniques which lead to the strike of a hammer. They're joined by the arts writer and critic, Georgina Adams.