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Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible wayJo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design – no subject is off-limits on Jo’s Art History Podcast.
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- 1 weeks ago4 min
SEASON 5: Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers!
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!
- Oct 28, 202549 min
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 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/veritybabbsartHost 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Oct 13, 202545 min
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 Rebecca online:Website: http://www.rebeccaodessa.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaodessaHost 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Chartres Cathedralhttps://www.cathedrale-chartres.org/en/cathedrale/monument/the-labyrinth/ Richard Longhttps://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:0Support 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Sep 30, 202539 min
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 perspectives.Guest Details:Graham Easterlow is a British artist and performer.Find Graham’s work online:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dyad_daydWeb: 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & 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/43354https://www.amny.com/news/hammons-ghost-pier-at-gansevoort-takes-shape-with-whitney/More on David Hammon:https://whitney.org/exhibitions/around-days-endhttps://www.moma.org/artists/2486-david-hammonshttps://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_dpSupport 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Sep 15, 202547 min
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: 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Carsten Holler:Tate Commission: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/unilever-series/unilever-series-carsten-holler-test-sitehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3EfVCgxyDchttps://gagosian.com/artists/carsten-holler/Duchamp:https://www.johncage.org/blog/cross_reunion.pdfRecording mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Khq9I4w_gSupport 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Sep 1, 202549 min
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.comInstagram: 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Artworks mentioned:3. The Horse Fair2. Ploughing in the Nivernais3. Briso the dog4. Study of a cowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepxCL_Gcnohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4mEkuQlbohttps://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/becoming-modern/avant-garde-france/realism/v/rosa-bonheur-plowing-in-the-nivernais-1849https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435702Support 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Aug 18, 20251h 14m
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 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Dechamphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Duchamphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv78ebotgrYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj7FJGrxtXYSmall cases mentioned in the podcast:https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2007.157Rrose Selavy:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NxQ1OWW7BtMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Not_Sneeze,_Rose_S%C3%A9lavy%3Fhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnOzi721mYSupport 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
- Aug 4, 202546 min
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.martinkinnear.comInstagram: @kinnearmartinHost 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.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Links:https://joaneardley.com/biographyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s3BeMzflschttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nRhG5KK1VAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBBlwZNhV0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozvnsK9XPmcSupport 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_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
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Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible wayJo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design – no subject is off-limits on Jo’s Art History Podcast.
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