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Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · Aug 1

Being mentioned on a Tech Diff espiode ⬇️ feels like the pinnacle of my career! 😁🥰 My wonderful boss @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social totally blew me away by mentioning me & @artatyork.bsky.social and by talking with such profundity about art on his legendary show!! Life goals achieved 😄 #UoYArt

Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · Jul 31

And we are BACK BACK BACK! This week: shotgun wielding Dodos, the War Beaver, HIGH ART CONTENT, the invoking of @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social; and a man as a dog punching a solicitor. YES, that’s this week’s HEADY MIX

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Excellent Shaggy fact. ■ Reverse Trivia 3x02

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Jul 8

At the moment it looks like our beloved calf will have to find a new home on our campus in Heslington. We’re liaising with the artist’s family to make sure our gorgeous calf gets the most de luxe treatment prior to its journey to Heslington 🐄💓

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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're told it's #CowAppreciationDay and there's only one cow in our hearts.

[That scaping sound you hear is the bottom of the barrel marked 'social media content']

The King's Manor cow sculpture, shown with a slightly shiny nose

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Jun 27

In this episode @garybrannan.bsky.social and @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk to @anaspene.bsky.social and the themes range from the interplay of art and biology to bringing creativity into every aspect of life, writing fiction and painting for pleasure- and MUCH more! 😍🦆

Profession Pen posing in the recording studio

Gary and Pen laughing away and definitely not demolishing the studio in the process

Prof Pen posing with the colouring book of our LongBoiology art trail project

Gary in the studio looking dignified as we are getting ready to start the recording

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Jun 27

NEW EPISODE is out now of Curator and Keeper - the University of York Art Collection podcast! Tune in and 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.

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Borthwick Institute for Archives @uoyborthwick.bsky.social · Jun 14

If you are booked on our Undergraduate Open Days next weekend, you'll be able to see some of these treasures for yourself! We'll be in the Yorkshire Room on the ground floor of @uoylibrary.bsky.social between 10.30am and 3pm both days. @artatyork.bsky.social 2/2

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · May 16

Mine too - this is Helena the curator speaking, I adore this work! It’s so evocative, captures so perfectly a seemingly fleeting moment which is however overflowing with emotions and there’s so many stories unraveling in that tiny gesture of the shoulders rubbing against each other unexpectedly! ❤️

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · May 16

Well spotted!! Indeed this is the reverse of another painting in the collection, which was recorded on our database. We couldn’t locate it at first, and when we did, we discovered an entirely new painting on the other side! We’d love to exhibit both in the future. So glad you spotted this, yay!🎉❤️

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Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · May 12

It’s been such an honour to co-host this episode with @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social and talking to the VC Charlie Jeffery! Charlie’s beautiful words about the importance of art for universities as well as for the quality of life in general were very touching for me! Tune in, it’s a powerful episode!

A traditional selfie with Gary, myself and our super guest VC Charlie Jeffery at the podcasting studio on campus.

A photo of Gary and Charlie posing in the podcasting studio on campus, looking very smart and sporting some wide smiles as we had such fun recording this episode.

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · May 12

Exciting news: our latest podcast episode features a very special guest - the one and only VC of @york.ac.uk Charlie Jeffery!
Tune in to hear why Charlie thinks art is an absolutely essential part of the university’s identity, and much more! #UoY #UoYArt
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5: The Curator, The Keeper, and the Vice Chancellor with Professor Charlie Jeffery

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · May 6

Join us this Thur 8 May from 3pm at the Spring Lane Building on campus west for the launch of a touring exhibition “The Waterfowl People” on loan from the Fenno-Ugria Society.We are delighted to welcome a delegation from Tallinn who will open the exhibition for us.
ALL WELCOME!!!

Exhibition poster with a photograph of an empty boat on a lake bank. The text reads as follows: THE WATERFOWL PEOPLE LENNART MERI'S FILM EXPEDITIONS 1969-1988
The exhibition launch will take place on Thursday May 8th at 3pm,
on the 1st floor of the Spring Lane Building on UoY Campus West.
Light refreshments will be provided - ALL WELCOME!

Photos form the exhibition of cars parked on the snow with a large flock of deer behind them

Snapshot from the installation of the exhibition showing our wonderful text team Mark and Ian hanging the exhibition panels

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 29

Can’t wait to see the new work inspired by our campus and artworks! ♥️

Holly Rowan Hesson @hollyrowanhesson.bsky.social · Mar 20

Dreamy @artatyork.bsky.social University of York views - new body of work inspired by the campus in progress

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Mar 15

I don’t suffer from imposter syndrome but expecting you lot to want to listen to me as a guest on a podcast about ART feels absolutely bananas 😄

NEVERTHELESS here we are because I really loved being on this, we had a proper conversation and Helena & Gary were great hosts. Have a listen ⤵️

Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 14

New episode of “Curator and Keeper” is live! @garybrannan.bsky.social & @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk to renowned social media specialist, internationally acclaimed library expert & a cool drummer @nedpotter.bsky.social about art in the context of AI, the role of art on social media and more!

The cover design of the podcast on Spotify consisting of a photo of hosts Gary and Helena with text that reads as follows: 3: Social Media and Unfinished Business with Ned Potter Curator and Keeper: the University of York Art Collection Podcast.

A triple selfie of Gary, Ned and Helena after the creative blast that was the recording of this latest episode. We had such a fun time and our joy can be see our wide smiles!

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 19

Fantastic write-up by the amazing @nedpotter.bsky.social about the latest episode of our art collection podcast! Have a read of this - it’s packed with cool ideas, things you didn’t know you absolutely needed to know, and fab images :) And of course listen to the episode - Ned is stellar! #UoYArt ♥️

Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Mar 18

Some show-notes about my guest episode of the @artatyork.bsky.social Keeper & Curator podcast, hosted by @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social + @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social.

www.ned-potter.com/blog/shownot...

Ft photos of some art, and (unusually for me, this) anecdotes about the QUEEN MOTHER.

Show-notes: guest appearence on the Keeper & Curator Podcast, talking social media — Ned Potter

I had one of my favourite professional conversations ever the other day, and as it happens it was recorded! I was honoured to be a guest on the Keeper & Curator podcast, run by my colleagues at Yo...

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Mar 18

Some show-notes about my guest episode of the @artatyork.bsky.social Keeper & Curator podcast, hosted by @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social + @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social.

www.ned-potter.com/blog/shownot...

Ft photos of some art, and (unusually for me, this) anecdotes about the QUEEN MOTHER.

Show-notes: guest appearence on the Keeper & Curator Podcast, talking social media — Ned Potter

I had one of my favourite professional conversations ever the other day, and as it happens it was recorded! I was honoured to be a guest on the Keeper & Curator podcast, run by my colleagues at Yo...

www.ned-potter.com

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 14

Find us on Spotify and on all major podcasting platforms!

Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/03Gi...

In this episode we also talk about AI, social media and what makes an artwork unfinished and how this can be a good thing. And of course - what is Ned’s favourite artwork form our collection?💕

3: Social Media and Unfinished Business with Ned Potter

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 14

New episode of “Curator and Keeper” is live! @garybrannan.bsky.social & @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk to renowned social media specialist, internationally acclaimed library expert & a cool drummer @nedpotter.bsky.social about art in the context of AI, the role of art on social media and more!

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Mar 3

What a treat having @nedpotter.bsky.social as our guest for the latest episode of Curator and Keeper - the UoY Art Collection Podcast! Find us on Spotify and all usual podcast platforms and while we’re editing Ned’s brilliant episode why not check the previous two shows? ;) #UoYArt

A photo from the recording studio showing Ned and Gary with smiles of satisfaction after we’ve just recorded the latest episode. Ned was so brilliant that there’s almost no editing for us left to do!

Our typical triple selfie showing the hosts Gary and Helena with Ned our precious guest in the centre. The recording went so well, we could have listened to Ned for hours on end! So much to talk about, can’t wait to hear the Final Cut!

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Feb 27

Had a LOVELY old time recording an @artatyork.bsky.social podcast episode with the fabulous @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social and the almost as fabulous @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social today.

We really got into art and authenticity and AI slop and social media and me not being able to draw 😀

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you!! 😍 We love curating the Fairhurst gallery space and it’s so lovely to see all the lovely visitors to the library stopping by to enjoy the artwork ♥️

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Feb 18

New exhibition is up at the Fairhurst Gallery at @uoylibrary.bsky.social! Based on the PhD research of student Leila Danesh the display celebrates historic Islamic architecture, craft and design. It’s the second show in this new display space and we’re so excited to share it with everyone! #UoYArt

Dr Richard McClary and PhD student Leila Danesh posing after the installation of the exhibition.

The curators sharing the exhibit with our first visitors

Leila posing with one of the photos on show

Poster for the exhibition which reads as follows:

The Mihrab
Piety and Artistry in Medieval Iran
Step into the world of medieval Iranian artistry through this curated exhibition, featuring selections from Professor Robert Hillenbrand's extensive photographic archive.
Showcasing images from the 1960s-70s, the exhibition highlights stucco mihrabs and decorative panels from historic Iranian monuments, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of the era.
With heartfelt thanks to Professor Robert Hillenbrand
Curated by: Dr. Richard McClary, Leila Danesh and Helena Cox

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Feb 16

Thank you so much Robyn for your kind words, we’re over the moon that you enjoyed the episode ❤️ We release new episodes circa monthly so keep an eye out for the next one, we’ve got some amazing guests lined up! 🥳

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Robyn Cooper Inglis @rhinglis.bsky.social · Feb 14

I cannot recommend this podcast enough - come for the wonderful chat about our gorgeous brutalist campus, and stay for the BONUS Don Brothwell anecdotes. @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social @artatyork.bsky.social thanks for this lovely series, when's the next one out? :)

Gary Brannan @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social · Feb 14

For the morning crowd!

Enrich your commute with a stimulating discussion on the merits of brutalist, the demerits of Brut aftershave, and what’s a university photographer actually do then?!

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2: BRUTalism

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Gary Brannan @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social · Feb 13

Yes! We are BACK BACK BACK with all new content. Come one, come all, for a glorious celebration of Brutalist architecture, photography, and MUCH MORE.

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · Feb 13

Come one, come all! It's me! On another podcast!

Come join me, @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social and our guest, Paul, for talk about concrete and brutalist architecture and photography and MUCH MORE BESIDES

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