What is Object History?

Object History is an exploration of how data engineering approaches can be applied to the information connected to artworks and collection data.

Artworks exist within networks of relationships. They are connected to artists, galleries, collectors, exhibitions, locations, and historical events.

Understanding these connections requires exploring how this information is represented, structured, and connected across different sources.

About me

I’m Gavin Reynolds, a Data Engineer based in Manchester, England, working in the insurance industry.

Outside of my professional work, I’m curious about the intersection between technology, data, and cultural objects. Object History is an exploration of how engineering practices can help uncover the relationships, histories, and metadata connected to paintings, sculptures, books, and collections.