7: Art careers, Young British Artists, the events of 1917, and Gravy Based Art with Prof. Michael White
Join Dr. Helena Cox, Gary Brannan and special guest Prof. Michael White on another stimulating journey up the arts; as we talk about careers in Art History; Young British Artists, and why the University Art Collection had an unfortunate run-in with delicious, delicious gravy.Warning: this episode contains Gary doing his impression of Jeremy Clarksonhttps://www.york.ac.uk/history-of-art/people/white/Michael's favourite artwork from the University Art Collection is 'Orange Attack' by Laimonis Mierins (1970) https://artcollection.york.ac.uk/artcollection/artworke1a7.html?id=york:807211
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Bonus episode: The Pennifesto
During the last episode, the marvellous Prof Pen Holland outlined what would make her ideal University. We thought it was too good to edit, so here it is in its entirety!
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6: Learning by Play with a Very Tall Duck with Prof. Pen Holland
Join Dr. Helena Cox, Gary Brannan and special guest Prof. Pen Holland on another stimulating journey up the arts; as we discuss learning through play, Longboi, and his many adventures since. He is still, officially, dead. https://www.york.ac.uk/biology/people/pen-holland/Pen's favourite works in the University CollectionClive A Jebbett, 'Three Crows' isn't yet online Rex G Jowsey, 'Giant mushroom', 2001: https://artcollection.york.ac.uk/artcollection/artworkcd7b.html?id=york:807175National Play Strategy https://playnation.uk/blog/2025/05/09/play-england-to-launch-10-year-strategy-at-parliamentary-event/Long Boiology york.ac.uk/biology-art-trailLong Boi Memorial https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4q14w34weo#WildflowerHourhttps://bsky.app/profile/wildflowerhour.bsky.socialThe Hive Mindhttps://www.york.ac.uk/about/campus/art/the-hive-mind/https://www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene-biodiversity/news/2025/art-biodiversity-collaboration/
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5: The Curator, The Keeper, and the Vice Chancellor with Professor Charlie Jeffery
Helena and Gary are incredibly fortunate to be joined this time by the Vice Chancellor of the University of York, Prof. Charlie Jeffery. Dive in for a discussion on art in early 20th-century Europe, LongBoi's effigy, how York is not in any way stuffy at all when it comes to art, and how Gary's mad plan to install several tons of concrete relief work gets the thumbs up - on tape!Charlie's Favourite work from the University Collection:Neil Mason, 'Longboi', 2024: https://features.york.ac.uk/long-boi/
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4: Scottish Art, Archives, and Retching by a Postbox in Osbaldwick with Laura Yeoman
This episode's guest is Laura Yeoman, Access and Digital Engagement Archivist at the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York; along with the newly anointed DOCTOR Helena Cox, PhD (Ebor); and Gary Brannan, who has none of those things. Laura discusses archives, access to collections, and her joyful love of the art of Scottish Artist Joan Eardley. We also discuss potential death by PhD, and an insight into the sort of bickering that 26 miles of walking can give you. Laura's favourite work from the University Art CollectionJoan Eardley, 'Sea and Snow', 1951https://artcollection.york.ac.uk/artcollection/artworka23f.html?id=york:810202
About Curator and Keeper: the University of York Art Collection Podcast
Explore the University of York Art Collection with hosts Helena Cox, Art Curator, and Gary Brannan, Keeper of Archives and Research Collections. Discover the stories behind the art, the artists, and the history that connects them to York. From hidden gems to renowned works, each episode delves into the collection’s treasures and looks at new exhibitions, art around campus, and other exciting discoveries. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history lover, or simply curious, join us for light hearted digressions that bring the collection to life.
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