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Essay · Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Marble & Machine: On Permanence

From a Carrara bust to a hand-finished tourbillon — an essay on the objects we choose to keep, and the ones that keep us.

Marble & Machine: On Permanence

From a Carrara bust to a hand-finished tourbillon — an essay on the objects we choose to keep, and the ones that keep us. The story below runs long — for now, the full essay is still being edited for print. Check back for the complete piece.

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