Jo's Art History Podcast

Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who’ve found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September in London. The artist Myrna Mitchell, who works under the name Myrna Tracy Ceramics, spent 20 years living in the UAE, returning to the UK in 2011 with a young family. A pottery class she joined as a hobby soon became a life changing new direction. In 2019 she returned to education as a mature student, completing an Art Foundation and then a Creative Arts Practice degree at Bath Spa University, graduating with First Class Honours in 2022 and receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award. Since then she’s been selected for the British Ceramics Biennial Fresh, the John Ruskin Prize, Sotheby’s Secret Ceramics, and London Craft Week. Her work explores identity, belonging, and the stories objects carry, rooted in her own experience of displacement and return. Featured works: Kiss and Dancing for Joy Website: www.myrnatracyceramics.com Instagram: @myrnatracyceramics This episode’s PensionBee segment asks: why do the self-employed need to get their pension game sorted? Thank you to our partner PensionBee , a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee’s exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire’ highlights how retirement isn’t the end of your life, it’s just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To’ at British Art Fair , showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo’s Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London. PensionBee ’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast , aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator , blogs , and videos . With PensionBee , you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee . When investing, your money is at risk.

Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who’ve found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September. The Artist Mike Kelly spent a long career in corporate consulting, with photography always running in the background. After seeing his daughter fall in love with her time studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, Mike enrolled in the same MA in Photography, starting the course the same year she finished it. He went in without expectations, and has since been amazed by how warm and inclusive he’s found the environment despite his age. In a short space of time he’s picked up awards, commissions including a large scale piece for Manchester School of Art, solo exhibitions, and a show at the Mall Galleries in London. He even sold his first piece of artwork to a curator during the application process for this very exhibition. Featured works Threshold V & Threshold II, both UV cured photographic prints on GF Smith Pike Website: www.mikeakelly.com Instagram: @mikeakelly.work PensionBee This episode’s PensionBee segment asks: Why do you need to consolidate your old pensions? Thank you to our partner PensionBee , a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee’s exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire’ highlights how retirement isn’t the end of your life, it’s just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To’ at British Art Fair , showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo’s Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London. PensionBee ’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast , aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator , blogs , and videos . With PensionBee , you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how PensionBee can help you retire well. When investing, your money is at risk. Thank you for listening & supporting Jo's Art History Podcast

Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast! This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who’ve found a second act in life through their creative practice. Their work will be shown as part of the Born To exhibition at British Art Fair this September. The Artist: Annie Luke Turner trained as a nurse and spent years juggling work with raising three neurodiverse children. She started an Art Foundation when her youngest was just three, but it wasn’t until she left her marriage at 52, and later left her job after Covid, that she was able to focus fully on her own art. She describes the last six years as everything finally coming together, and she now paints every day. Annie recently won the Abstract Women in Art Prize, has a solo show coming up at Hampstead School of Art, and a residency lined up. This will be her first time showing her work in London. Featured works: 'Staffa' and 'Corryvreckan 1' Connect with the Artist: www.annieluketurnerartist.com | Instagram: @annieluketurnerartist PensionBee This episode’s PensionBee segment asks: Why do I need a pension? Thank you to our partner PensionBee , a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee’s exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire’ highlights how retirement isn’t the end of your life, it’s just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To’ at British Art Fair , showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo’s Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover the exhibition from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London. PensionBee ’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast , aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. Listen or watch the full episodes on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator , blogs , and videos . With PensionBee , you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. Self-employed pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how PensionBee can help you retire well. When investing, your money is at risk. Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast

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, whether after raising a family, after a completely different career, or simply once time finally allowed it. Five artists were shortlisted from those entries, and across this series, host Jo McLaughlin sits down with each of them to hear their story in their own words. Their work will be shown as part of Born To, an exhibition at British Art Fair, running 24 to 27 September 2026 at Saatchi Gallery, London, alongside a selection of established modern and contemporary British artists. Each episode also features a special sponsored segment with Maike Currie, VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, as part of their Born to Retire campaign, helping demystify pensions along the way. New episodes drop weekly, so follow or subscribe to Jo's Art History Podcast to catch every conversation. In this series: Five artists. Five second acts. One exhibition proving it's never too late to begin. Presented in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee. PensionBee Thank you to our partner ⁠PensionBee⁠ , a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. PensionBee’s exciting campaign ‘Born to Retire’ highlights how retirement isn’t the end of your life, it’s just the beginning. In celebration of this campaign, PensionBee is holding a feature exhibition ‘Born To’ at ⁠British Art Fair⁠ , showcasing what becomes possible when financial security gives people the freedom to pursue their passions. Curated by me, Jo McLaughlin, presenter of Jo’s Art History, the artists featured are all aged 50 and over, with practices that reflect longevity, reinvention, or sustained creative ambition. Discover ⁠the exhibition⁠ from 24 to 27 September at the Saatchi Gallery, London. ⁠PensionBee⁠ ’s monthly podcast, ⁠The Pension Confident Podcast⁠ , aims to help listeners better understand the world of personal finance and pensions. ⁠Listen⁠ or ⁠watch the full episodes⁠ on YouTube. Their website and award-winning app help savers understand pensions with helpful tools like their ⁠Pension Calculator⁠ , ⁠blogs⁠ , and ⁠videos⁠ . With ⁠PensionBee⁠ , you can manage your pension savings online with ease and can combine and contribute from one place. ⁠Self-employed⁠ pension savers can even open a flexible pension plan, contributing as often or as little as they like. Find out how ⁠PensionBee⁠ can help you retire well. When investing, your money is at risk. Thank you for listening to Jo's Art History Podcast

Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers! Have you ever stood in front of a painting and wondered why that saint is holding a wheel, a sword, or a lamb — and what it all means? You're in the right place. Saints and Their Signifiers is Season 5 of Jo's Art History Podcast, and this time we're doing something a little different. Rather than our usual format, this season is fully thematic — diving deep into one rich subject across every episode: the iconography of Christian saints. We'll be unpacking the symbols, attributes, and visual clues that artists have used for centuries to tell their stories — exploring why that saint is holding a key, a lily, or a severed head, and what it reveals about the world in which these works were made. Whether you're a long-time listener coming back for another season, or a newcomer drawn in by the art on your feed, you're very welcome here. No prior knowledge needed — just a love of art and a curiosity about the world behind the image. We can't wait to share this season with you. Subscribe now, and we'll see you in the first episode. We'll see you soon!

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 obsessed with gingers? Who thought it was a good idea to put a big dead shark on display? In this book, comedian and art historian Verity Babbs journeys through 50 key art movements across history, answering 10 questions for each in just one sentence. Within these fascinating, and sometimes hilarious, nuggets of art wisdom, Verity covers everything from who inspired the movement and its impact on history, to the key artists and artworks for each. Spanning 500 years – from the Renaissance to the Young British Artists – this wonderfully illustrated book is for anyone who wants to learn more about art and also have a little giggle along the way. Guest Details: Verity Babbs - UK-based Find Verity online: Website: https://www.veritybabbs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritybabbsart Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: ⁠www.josarthistory.com⁠ Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: You can purchase the book from all good retailers. Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Man Find Rebecca online: Website: http://www.rebeccaodessa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaodessa Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Chartres Cathedral https://www.cathedrale-chartres.org/en/cathedrale/monument/the-labyrinth/ Richard Long https://teaching.ellenmueller.com/walking/2022/04/03/richard-long-connemara-sculpture-1971/ Mark Wallinger http://art.tfl.gov.uk/labyrinth/about/ https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=d5be2ea9143ccd98&sxsrf=AHTn8zrbft7LV9-w76Q7fgPfGaTykD5-DQ:1740228694670&q=labyrinth+in+art+history&udm=7&fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpA-dk4wpBWOGsoR7DG5zJBmQC-et4UnwhHFEfTDjtrGg-xS-t736QShNPCBz-Y1jy5zM-6m-dNEt6mgM5KncKVyeorK3o4Z5JjHDOV1aCn6qJ51ZX5jNkVsPw8INJ0sdYjPu1AEJVpIIgUVbVsQZQlk749FqdM1eg8ROI4Wm1Vig0DRFm&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwilyLGJqdeLAxVDWkEAHR7rARAQtKgLegQIEBAB&biw=1041&bih=920&dpr=1.6#fpstate=ive&ip=1&vld=cid:c40c7db0,vid:NFsski0UyJk,st:0 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 perspectives. Guest Details: Graham Easterlow is a British artist and performer. Find Graham’s work online: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dyad_dayd Web: www.bordellocollective.com Charity: www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: More on Gordon Matta-Clark: https://hyperallergic.com/458566/40-years-after-his-death-gordon-matta-clark-takes-on-new-relevance/ https://whitney.org/collection/works/43354 https://www.amny.com/news/hammons-ghost-pier-at-gansevoort-takes-shape-with-whitney/ More on David Hammon: https://whitney.org/exhibitions/around-days-end https://www.moma.org/artists/2486-david-hammons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day's_End_(David_Hammons) Pier Groups the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0271082178/?coliid=I14O7HJ5B48N3Z&colid=FZ1XZKILJJCJ&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 artist Find Anton online: Website: https://antonhecht.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antnhec/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Carsten Holler: Tate Commission: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/unilever-series/unilever-series-carsten-holler-test-site https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3EfVCgxyDc https://gagosian.com/artists/carsten-holler/ Duchamp: https://www.johncage.org/blog/cross_reunion.pdf Recording mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Khq9I4w_g Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayhare8art/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Artworks mentioned: 3. The Horse Fair 2. Ploughing in the Nivernais 3. Briso the dog 4. Study of a cow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepxCL_Gcno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4mEkuQlbo https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/becoming-modern/avant-garde-france/realism/v/rosa-bonheur-plowing-in-the-nivernais-1849 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435702 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Please share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Selavy 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: Vannie Gama is a Brazilian artist currently based in Paris. Find Vannie online: Website: https://vanniegama.wordpress.com/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Dechamp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Duchamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv78ebotgrY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj7FJGrxtXY Small cases mentioned in the podcast: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2007.157 Rrose Selavy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NxQ1OWW7BtM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Not_Sneeze,_Rose_S%C3%A9lavy%3F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnOzi721mY Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Please share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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.martinkinnear.com Instagram: @kinnearmartin Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Links: https://joaneardley.com/biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s3BeMzflsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nRhG5KK1VA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBBlwZNhV0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozvnsK9XPmc Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Clarence Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Dickins Website: https://www.janedickins.com/about Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Tate Show https://www.tate.org.uk/press/press-releases/emily-kam-kngwarray Rebecca Hossack https://www.rebeccahossack.com/ JGM Gallery https://www.jgmgallery.com/ More on the artist: https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=fd368f2ad05e4b13&q=emily+kam+kngwarray&udm=7&fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpA-dk4wpBWOGsoR7DG5zJBjLjqIC1CYKD9D-DQAQS3Z6fZ--OaZn3DMTxQWxLIg4hLQxdeeRU4cDnLiq6T6c_qvec-lrHd8m_SR0WRUxUTbV9WtwuMqZZcegFsI11Dz-Gn4XLdoDToliLxmIeKZ11KxMfaAFaSocXlcvs1-I0oYabot43&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjY6umty6-LAxVjU0EAHV15A7QQtKgLegQIIRAB&cshid=1738863526600291&biw=1265&bih=720&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:f564709c,vid:W-XvK5zBSQw,st:0 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Yorkshire with a focus on independent artistic works and working with communities Daniel creates imagery that embraces the idiosyncrasies of places and the people in them, working closely with those he photographs to create intimate and evocative portraiture. Daniel has long been immersed in creative spaces, studying as a musician and composer at The University of York, and organising and hosting DIY gigs and cult film screenings across York, Leeds and Manchester; as such he has a deep affinity with all things that bring people together creatively in communities. He has had work featured in The Guardian, and exhibited in locations across Leeds, Hebden Bridge, Huddersfield and Glasgow. Find Daniel online: Website - www.djgfilmandphoto.com Instagram - @danieljohnsongray Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Vivian Maier https://www.vivianmaier.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtWcCzbNU14 https://www.dostreetphotography.com/blog/vivian-maier Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Head, ‘Vibe-Writer’, PHREAK Music Hacker & occasional alt-Jazz DJ . He is the creative force behind Zeitwarp - the cultural hack node, multidisciplinary studio and creative support program based near Cambridge (UK). Specialising in the intersection of culture, technology and humanity, Dan synchronises his artistic practice with his broadcast, public-speaking and mentoring platform. If you would like to know more about some of the discussion points in this episode, then Dan has published a companion article to this episode, “Re-Make/Re-Model: Richard Hamilton, Pop-Art & Generative AI” that you can access for free on his Substack using the link below: https://open.substack.com/pub/zeitwarp/p/re-makere-model-richard-hamilton Find Dan online: Website: https://zeitwarp.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@zeitwarp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeitwarp/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Incredible Interview with Richard Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2Nhfk Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_what_is_it_that_makes_today%27s_homes_so_different,_so_appealing%3F https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Tomorrow Incredible Interview with Richard Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2Nhfk , which looks into the second in the Just what is it, series. All done digitally. Dan mentioned the link to this work and the Barbie movie in the episode. It inspired Ken’s house. Read more on that here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/real-life-inspiration-ken-mojo-003043462.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/barbie-the-real-life-inspiration-for-kens-mojo-dojo-casa-house https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/barbie-film-set-design Interior II https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hamilton-interior-ii-t00912 The Bride Being Striped Bare https://philamuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/museum-studies-6-richard-hamilton?utm_source=chatgpt.com Incredible paper on the work: https://www.tate.org.uk/research/tate-papers/26/through-the-large-glass More on the Artist: https://smarthistory.org/richard-hamilton-just-what-is-it/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.theartstory.org/artist/hamilton-richard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hamilton_(artist) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4imgF1Y-P0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2Nhfk Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 online: Website: https://leylisalayeva.com/bio https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/leyli-salayeva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leyli_salayeva/?hl=en Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: David Hockney 82 Portraits https://www.studiointernational.com/david-hockney-ra-82-portraits-and-1-still-life-review-royal-academy-ra-london https://www.npr.org/2018/04/17/600962098/whats-it-like-to-pose-for-david-hockney-we-asked-the-people-in-his-portraits https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/david-hockney-portraits-sitters https://www.hockney.com/index.php/works/paintings/82-portraits Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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. Find Gemma online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmalouiseartist/?hl=en Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Myra, 1995 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra_(painting) https://www.josarthistory.com/post/yba-s-in-focus-marcus-harvey-myra Maggie, 2008/2009 https://www.artsy.net/artwork/marcus-harvey-maggie-1 https://www.theliteraryshed.co.uk/see/the-hyper-reality-of-marcus-harveys-world-inselaffe https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/feb/21/marcus-harvey-margaret-thatcher https://artlyst.com/news/a-contemporary-portrait-of-margaret-thatcher-by-marcus-harvey/ Albus, 2018 https://www.vigogallery.com/artists/65-marcus-harvey/overview/ https://108fineart.com/gallery/marcus-harvey/ Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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 Morley Find Neil online: Website: https://www.neil-morley.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/neilmorleystudio/?hl=en Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: The works we discuss: Higher Powers Command paint the right-hand corner black Moderne Kunst Paganini This is how you sit correctly (after Goya) Three Lies of Painting More on the artist: https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/sigmar-polke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GE30hI8X78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zq8GcqG2E8 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨

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: https://www.instagram.com/ruinsofcats/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/witchwifeart/?hl=en Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: The Two Frida's https://www.fridakahlo.org/the-two-fridas.jsp The Flying Bed (Henry Ford Hospital) https://www.fridakahlo.org/henry-ford-hospital.jsp The dream https://www.fridakahlo.org/the-dream-the-bed.jsp Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxKR2cHmlPY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tKFIbT5UHc Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers! Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory. If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_share Thanks for listening! 🎨✨