Jo's Art History Podcast
Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she explores art history in an approachable and inclusive way, covering painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, and design. Her goal is to break down the elitism around the subject and make it accessible to everyone, regardless of background. Through conversations with people passionate about art, the podcast highlights the personal meaning and significance that art can hold in our lives.
Episodes
Announcing: Born to — A Special Series in Collaboration with British Art Fair & PensionBee
WE ARE BACK and this time Jo's Art History Podcast is teaming up with British Art Fair and PensionBee for a special five part series, running weekly from August 25th, in the lead up to British Art Fair 2026.This series shines a light on second acts. Earlier this year, an open call went out and received over 500 entries from people who'd come to their creative practice later in life, whethe
The History of Art (In One Sentence) with Verity Babbs
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is thrilled to welcome back to the podcast art historian, writer and comedian Verity Babbs, who is here to talk to me about her brand-new book, The History of Art (In One Sentence).The book’s synopsis is as follows:What’s so special about Dutch paintings of cheese? When does Art Nouveau become Art Deco? Why were the Pre-Raphaelites obsesse
Labyrinths in Art History with Rebecca Odessa
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Rebecca Odessa, to discuss the artist Labyrinths in Art History.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Rebecca Odessa - Artist based on the Isle of ManFind R
Day's End: Gordon Matta-Clark & David Hammon with Graham Easterlow
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Graham Easterlow to discuss the artist Gordon Matta-Clark’s Days End & the modern-day reinterpretation by American artist David Hammon.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspe
Games within Art History with Anton Hecht
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Anton Hecht to discuss the use and history of Games in Art! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Anton Hecht is a UK-based artistFind Anton online:Website:
Rosa Bonheur with Kay Hare
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Kay Hare to discuss the artist Rosa Bonheur.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Kay Hare is a UK based artist.Find Kay online here:Website: www.kayhare.co
Rrose Selavy: Marcel Duchamp's Female Alter Ego with Vannie Gama
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Vannie Gama to discuss artist Marcel Duchamp’s Female alter ego - Rrose SelavyWhether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Vannie Gama is a Brazilian artist curren
Joan Eardley with Martin Kinnear
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Martin Kinnear to discuss the artist Joan Eardley.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Martin Kinnear is a UK-based artist.Find Martin online:Website: www.
Ribbons and Identity in Art History with Michaela Clarence
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Michaela Clarence to discuss Ribbons and identity throughout art history.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Michaela ClarenceHost Details:Jo McLaughlin i
Emily Kam Kngwarray with Jane Dickins
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Jane Dickins, to discuss the incredible Australian First Nations artist, Emily Kam Kngwarray.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Guest: Jane Dickin
Vivian Maier with Daniel Johnson Gray
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Daniel Johnson Gray to discuss the artist Vivian Maier.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Daniel Johnson Gray is a photographer and filmmaker from West Y
Richard Hamilton with Dan Quill
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Dan Quill to discuss the artist Richard Hamilton.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Dan Quill is an internationally-exhibited ‘Garage Artist’, Talking He
The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits with Leyli Salayeva
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Leyli Salayeva to discuss The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits!Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Leyli Salayeva Find Leyli onl
Marcus Harvey with Gemma Louise
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by returning guest, Gemma Louise, to discuss the artist Marcus Harvey.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Gemma Louise is a UK-based artist and creative. Fin
Sigmar Polke with Neil Morley
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by British artist Neil Morley to discuss the artist Sigmar Polke.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Neil MorleyFind Neil online:Website: https://www.neil-mo
Frida Kahlo with Alexandra Muller
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Alexandra Muller, to discuss the artist Frida Kahlo.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Alexandra is a UK based artist.Find Alexandra online:Instagram: ht
Admire Kamudzengerere with Brandon Musoni
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Brandon Musoni to discuss the artist Admire Kamudzengerere.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Brandon Musoni is an artist based in Europe.Find Bra
Hannah Höch with Sam Bradbury
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Sam Bradbury, to discuss the artist Hannah Höch. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Sam Bradbury is a UK artist.Find Sam online:Instagram: https:/
Lee Lozano with Kelly Wu
Welcome to Season 4! In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Kelly Wu to discuss the performance artist Lee Lozano.Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives.Guest Details:Kelly Wu is an artist based in Londo
Season 4 Incoming
Great ready - Season 4 of Jo's Art History Podcast drops on March 4th, 2025! It's set to be our most exciting yet! You can expect a new episode every two weeks.Until then, keep learning and remember: Art is for all.Jo xx
Welcome to Jo's Art History Podcast
Welcome to Jo's Art History Podcast!
Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history differently.
Jo aims to begin breaking down the elitism surrounding the subject of art history, as she believes that doing so will inspire more people to engage with the topic and feel empowered by it. Not intimidated.
Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics,
Kara Walker: Silhouettes (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we take a look at Kara Walker’s Silhouettes series. Bold, Beautiful and impactful, you were not forget these works once you hear and learn all about them.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.c
Anish Kapoor: Cloud Gate (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
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Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future epis
Eduardo Paolozzi (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and works of Eduardo Paolozzi a trail blazing Scottish pop artist. Enjoy.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
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Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book f
Ruth Asawa (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and work of Ruth Asawa.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards futu
Richard Serra (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and work of the brilliant sculptor Richard Serra.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist -
Yayoi Kusama & Her Pumpkins (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the wonderful world of Yayoi Kusama and her pumpkins!
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this
Tavares Strachan: The First Supper (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Tavares Strachan’s The First Supper, an incredible monumental work of public sculpture.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a b
Judy Chicago: The Dinner Party (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Judy Chicago’s incredible work The Dinner Party.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this wil
Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton (Bitesize Episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Sir Frederic Leighton masterpiece Flaming June.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will
Mat Collishaw: Last Meal on Death Row (Bitesize Episode)
Matt Collishaw: Last Meal on Death Row. (Bitesize episode)
Hello and welcome back to a new season of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize, small manageable podcast episode that see me, Jo McLaughlin, your resident host and art historian deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less.
This week on Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize we take a deep dive into Mat Collishaw’s series
Update - New Episodes Incoming!
Hello All - I have an little update about the podcast and I’m exciting to announce new episodes are incoming :)
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast
FULL EPISODE: Larry Gagosian. Art of The Deal - Part 5
Welcome back to PART 5 of my series ‘Art of the Deal’ and the final episode of Season 3.
This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the life of contemporary mega dealer Larry Gagosian.
Larry Gagosian, best known as the founder and owner of Gagosian Gallery, a now chain of 19 galleries and spaces across the world, is arguably one of the greatest living dealers ever to grace the art wor
TEASER: Larry Gagosian. Art of The Deal - Part 5
Welcome back to PART 5 of my series ‘Art of the Deal’ and the final episode of Season 3.
This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the life of contemporary mega dealer Larry Gagosian.
Larry Gagosian, best known as the founder and owner of Gagosian Gallery, a now chain of 19 galleries and spaces across the world, is arguably one of the greatest living dealers ever to grace the art wor
Art Medals with Elliot Birt
Hello and welcome back. This week we have a great episode all about the history of Art Medals with British artist (and medal designer) Elliot Birt.
Art medals and artists whom design medals is certainly an unusual topic / medium of sculpture but a completely facinating one. Of there many benefits, they are also an incredibly accessible way to collect small scale sculptures.
Join Elliot and mysel
Gustav Metzger with Phil Barton
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. Today I’m joined by artist Phil Barton to discuss the groundbreaking artist Gustave Metzger.
A pioneer of protest and political art activism, Metzger developed the concept of Auto-Destructive Art and the Art Strike. He went on to forge a career which saw retrospectives held at TATE and The Serpentine Gallery.
Metzger is an artist I had not
Fauvism with Loïs Cordelia
Hello and welcome back this week we are talking all thing Faves and Fauvism with British artist Loïs Cordelia.
Fauvism is a style of painting and an art movement that emerged in France at the beginning of the 20th century. It was the style of les Fauves (French for the wild beasts), a group of modern artists whose works emphasised painterly qualities and strong colour over the representational
Surrealism with Rosalynd Byass
Hello and welcome back! This week I'm joined by British Surrealist artist Rosalynd Byass to discuss Surrealism and how important the genre is as a way of exploring and expressing mental health.
Enjoy!
Videos Introducing Surrealism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP2JS4vDvNc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1uXlm9qoQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtXjirMWpmE
This is excellent: https://www.
Fred Cuming with Emma Hoten
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I speak to artist Emma Hoten about the British Landscape painter, Fred Cuming RA.
Fred is an artist I knew nothing about and, as I admit in the episode, would never really have paid attention to. But Emma’s passion for Fred’s work is infectious and I loved recording this episode with her.
It not only taught me about a British Landsc
Why Is Art Important - Part II
Why is art important? It's the question I ask every guest.
Let's deep dive back into four past responses and see where it takes us.
Jo x
Art & The Olympics with Neil Eckersley
Happy New Year and Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week my guest is contemporary artist and double olympian Neil Eckersley.
We discuss Neil’s olympic journey, the history of art at the Olympics and Neil’s contemporary artistic practice. It’s a great episode to kick off the new year - enjoy!! :)
Links:
Neil’s Website:
https://www.olyart.co.uk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_E
2023 Best Bits
It’s the end of 2023 and it has certainly been a big one for Jo’s Art History podcast! Join me as I share 5 highlights from the past year which included:
My most shared episode.
My most meaningful episode.
The episode I am most proud of.
My most challenging episode to record.
My most streamed episode in 2023!
Listen and find out.
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com
Yoko Ono with Gemma Louise
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I discuss the brilliant Yoko Ono with returning guest Gemma Louise. Enjoy!
Yoko Ono
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoko_Ono
Liverpool Museum Show Mentioned: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/exhibition/double-fantasy-john-yoko
https://magazine.artland.com/female-iconoclasts-yoko-ono/
Grapefruit
https://monoskop.org/
BANKSY: CUT & RUN exhibition review with Jo McLaughlin
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I review the blockbuster BANKSY: CUT & RUN exhibition which took place in Glasgow between June - August 2023.
Enjoy!
Cut and Run website: https://cutandrun.co.uk/
Glasgow Life Banksy Shop: https://shop.glasgowlife.org.uk/collections/banksy-cut-run
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/
Website: https://ww
Tracey Emin with Mimi Cullen
Welcome back - this week I speak to returning guest Mimi Cullen all about the incredible artist Tracey Emin.
Mimi's love and passion for Emin is infectious and has clearly been a guiding light in Mimi's own personal practise and business NI Studios.
Thank you Mimi for this great conversation.
Enjoy!
Guest: Mimi Cullen
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/n.i.studios/
Website: https://www.nis
Famous Art Cameos PART 3 with Nico Paws. (Ep.55)
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast.
On today’s episode famous art cameos returns for PART 3!
Nico Paws returns to the podcast to discuss 4 famous works which make famous appearances in famous TV programmes.
Enjoy!
Notes of the episodes:
Noah Davis:
https://brooklynrail.org/2020/02/artseen/Noah-Davis
https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2021/noah-davis
https://elephant.art/a-deeply-pers
Windows In The West by Avril Paton. (Bite-Size)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which allow me, Jo McLaughlin, you resident host and art historian to deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less.This week we are discussing on of Glasgow’s most celebrated paintings Windows In The West by Avril Paton.
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Please
Marina Abramović with Gemma Louise
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week is all about the brilliant performance artists Marina Abramović.
The Artist Is Present
https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/964
Imponderabilia 1977
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf5f1ouKFdk
https://www.wikiart.org/en/marina-abramovic/imponderabilia
Rhythm 0 - 1974
https://artincontext.org/rhythm-0/
https://www.wikiart.org/en/marina-abra
Little Sparta by Ian Hamilton Finley (Bite-Size)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size. This week we are discussing on of Scotland’s most celebrated art works and installations:
Little Sparta by Ian Hamilton Finley.
Resource Links:
https://www.littlesparta.org.uk/about/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jee-4F0Xwxg
Want to connect?
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
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The Druids: Bringing in the Mistletoe by George Henry & Edward Atkinson Hornel (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes that deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we take a look at the incredible painting entitled The Druids: Bringing in the Mistletoe by George Henry & Edward Atkinson Hornel.
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Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
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The Skating Minister by Henry Raeburn (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes that deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we take a look at the incredible painting entitled The Skating Minister by Henry Raeburn - one of Scotlands most beloved paintings.
Want to connect?
Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
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Jenny Saville’s Propped (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we discuss Jenny Saville’s Propped.
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Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
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Bridget Riley (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week I take you on a whistle stop tour of the life and work of Bridget Riley.
Resource Links:
https://tanyabaxtercontemporary.com/bridget-riley-ra
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/riley-bridget-b-1931
https://mediacentre.kallaway.com/the-cour
Anthony Van Dyke & King Charles I (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less.. This week we are discussing one of Anthony Van Dyke’s best known portraits of Charles I on horseback,
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Email: josarthistory@gmail.com
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Please consider supporting the podcast by buying me a book from my Wishli
Sarah Lucas - Pauline Bunny (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we deep dive into the amazing work Pauline Bunny by Sarah Lucas.
Resource Links:
https://www.theartstory.org/artist/lucas-sarah/
https://gallery.98bowery.com/2021/sadie-coles-hq-sarah-lucas-bunny-gets-snookered-folded-card-1997/
https://tba2
Kim Lim (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep-dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week I take you on a whistle stop tour of the life and work of Kim Lim
This episode was made possible through a commissioned piece of writing I did in 2021 for Sprout Magazine. The contents of this article make up a large percentage of my researc
The Endless Column by Constantin Brâncuși. (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less.. This week we are discussing The Endless Column by Romanian artist Constantin Brâncuși.
Resource Links:
This episode is taken from a blog I wrote back in 2020 - read it here: https://www.josarthistory.com/post/a-contemporary-monument-for-a-contemporar
Christo - The Floating Piers (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep drive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less.. This week we are discussing the monumental installation work:
The Floating Piers by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
Resource Links:
https://www.josarthistory.com/post/how-to-walk-on-water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG91th5SHvI
Skip to 20 minutes in:
Rosa Bonheur’s The Horse Fair (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep drive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we are discussing Rosa Bonheur’s The Horse Fair.
Resource Links:
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/rosa-bonheur-the-horse-fair
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/rosa-bonheur
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/stories/
Ai Wei Wei's Sunflower Seeds (Bite-Size Episode)
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which allow me, Jo McLaughlin, you resident host and art historian to deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week we look at Ai Wei Wei’s installation Sunflower Seeds
Ai Wei Wei Sunflower Seeds
Resource Links:
Tate Video following the Making of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PueYywpkJW8
T
Season 3 Update and Introducing Jo's Art History Bite-Size
Hello! It’s been over a year since I published a new episode on Jo’s Art History Podcast so you have probably been wondering - where on EARTH have I been? Well - listen to find out.
In this short update, I tell you about the release date of Season 3 and introduce you to a new segment called Jo’s Art History Bite-size which launches soon!
Until then, keep learning and remember, Art is for All!
L
54.2 The History Of Art Patronage With Will Jarvis. PART 2
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast and the FINAL episode of season 2!
It’s a two-part special this week and I’m joined by art dealer Will Jarvis to discuss the history of art patronage!
Will and I take you on a whistle-stop tour of art creation and support from cave paintings to the cutting edge contemporary market of today!
It’s a great episode to close season 2 so I hope you enjoy it!
Will
54.1 The History Of Art Patronage With Will Jarvis PART 1
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast and the FINAL episode of season 2!
It’s a two-part special this week and I’m joined by art dealer Will Jarvis to discuss the history of art patronage!
Will and I take you on a whistle-stop tour of art creation and support from cave paintings to the cutting edge contemporary market of today!
Will also discusses Gertrude, his art subscription service and how
53. Why is Art Important?
Why is art Important?
It’s a big question; and one that I have asked every guest on the podcast so far.
So, join me this week as I try to unpack the multiple answers to this question with a little help of some of the podcast’s previous guests!
Enjoy!
Jo x
52. Celtic Mirrors & Iron Age Treasures with James Handley
Celtic Mirrors & Iron Age Treasures with James Handley
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast!!
We are nearing the end of Season 2 and this week I am bringing you something a little different - an episode all about Celtic Mirrors and Iron Age Treasure!
This week, I sit down with British Artist James Handley to discuss something completely unique to Britain, Celtic Hand Held Mirrors which hav
51. International Women’s Day Special with Jo McLaughlin
Happy International Women’s day!
I could not think of a better way to mark this special day than to take a deep drive back into four previous podcast episodes which celebrated four brilliant women artists.
Today I revisit my episodes all about Anna Atkins, Frida Kahlo, Peggy Angus and Tracey Emin.
I loved dipping my toes back into these episodes and hope you enjoy them too!
Happy International Wom
50. Life: Full Colour with Sara McKee
It’s Episode 50 and oh my - I have quite the episode for you all this week!
Today, I speak with the brilliant Sara McKee, who is an art historian and gallerist based in Caernarfon in Wales.
After studying Art History at University Sara ’got herself real Job’ in the advertising and marketing world and soon enough made a name for herself in the industry.
It wasn’t until the tragic death of her husba
49. Salvador Dali with Cherish Marshall
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast!
This week I am joined by British artist, Cherish Marshall, who will be sharing her love of all things Salvador Dali!
Dali is now an iconic artist whose art seems to have worked its way into the fabric of our everyday living. Much like artists like Van Gogh, Dali is associated with certain items - such as melting clocks & surrealist landscapes - yet the
48. Artemisia Gentileschi with Rachel Vogeleisen
This week I sit down with photographer Rachel Vogeleisen to discuss 4 works from the brilliant Artemisia Gentileschi!!!
Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter and is considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists.
In an era when women had few opportunities to pursue artistic training or work as professional artists, Gentileschi was the first woman t
47. Barbara Hepworth's St Ives Studio & Garden!
Barbara Hepworth is one of the greatest artists to ever come out of the UK.
Achieving monumental heights of fame and success during her life, she developed a sculptural language that makes her work not only timeless but so instantly recognisable as her own.
This week I take you on a whistle-stop tour of her life and work during her time living and working in her iconic studio and gardens in St.Ive
46. The Un-Heroic Act: Representations of Rape and Sexual Violence within Art History with Melody Thornton
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains references to rape and sexual violence, which some listeners may find upsetting.
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast.
This week I sit down with Melody Thornton to discuss the representations of rape and sexual violence within Art History.
Melody talks us through 5 works from within the history of art which, on first appearance, seem perfectly innoce
45. Vincent Van Gogh with Mimi Cullen
He may be one of art history’s most iconic artists but there is a lot to Vincent Van Gogh which has become myth and legend - and some of it more damaging to his repetition than you might expect!!
This week I am joined by Yorkshire based artist Mimi (Millie) Cullen to discuss the one, the only - Vincent Van Gogh.
Mini takes a drive into Van Gogh life, his mental health struggles, discuss how ‘the e
44. The Art of Pride
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast
Today we are celebrating the art of pride by taking a whistle-stop tour of 5 works that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Starting as a blog post back in 2020, I received a lot of attention from this blog and decided to turn it into an Instagram series. I learnt so much that it seemed a shame to leave it hidden in the depths of my Instagram / blog so I decide
43.2 Land Art with Liuka Jonynaite - 2 part special
This week’s episode is a two-part special all about land art!!
I’m joined by the brilliant art historian Liuka Jonynaite who talks us through two iconic land artists - Walter De Maria and Michael Heizer.
We discuss pushing the boundaries of land art, why its an important movement, what it means to create something which is only ever meant to be temporary, why photography is such an important tool
43.1 Land Art with Liuka Jonynaite - 2 part special!
This week’s episode is a two-part special all about land art!!
I’m joined by the brilliant art historian Liuka Jonynaite who talks us through two iconic land artists - Walter De Maria and Michael Heizer.
We discuss pushing the boundaries of land art, why its an important movement, what it means to create something which is only ever meant to be temporary, why photography is such an important tool
42. Art of the Deal Part 4 - Leo Castelli
Welcome back to part 4 of my series Art of the Deal!
This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the life of Italian/American art dealer Leo Castelli.
Castelli was a powerhouse on the American art scene in the 1950s / 60s / 70s and helped champion the names of now art world superstars Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg! Castelli has left a lasting impact on the art scene as we know it and
41. Notre Dame with Alexandra Kiely
Trip to Paris anyone?
This week on Jo’s Art History Podcast I’m joined by art historian Alexandra Kiely as she takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the incredible history of Norte Dame Cathedral in Paris!
We discuss Norte Dame’s change of importance, use and of course, the fire which tore through it in 2019, as well as the conservation efforts taking place to return the world-famous cathedral to its
40. Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser at the V&A Museum
Fancy a trip down the rabbit hole? I know I do!
On this week’s solo episode I review the blockbuster exhibition from the V&A Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser.
I’m a massive fan of anything the V&A does and this exhibition was no exception.
I take you on a whistle-stop walkthrough of the exhibition, offering my open and honest opinion on what I loved and what I did not about the V&A’s lat
39. Is Photography an Art Form with Konsto
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast - a podcast that celebrates all things art historical with your host Jo McLaughlin
Today I sit down with Glasgow based photographer Brian Konstantinou aka Konsto to discuss a big question - Is Photography an Art Form?
We discuss Konsto’s love of photography, his training, his inspiration and why photography has always been overlooked within art hi
38. 3 Reasons The Art World Is Intimidating & What You Can Do To Overcome It.
3 reasons the art world is intimidating and what you can do to overcome it.
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast - a podcast that celebrates all things art historical.
Today is a solo episode where I discuss an article I wrote in June 2021 entitled ‘3 reasons the art world is intimidating and what you can do to overcome it.’
When I published the article for Art Browser TV I got a lot
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