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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
garybrannan.bsky.social 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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August 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
YAY we’re no. 1 podcast in Visual Arts in the UK!!♥️🎉 We’re SO grateful to all our listeners and super excited about future episodes! Tune in to hear the amazing @garybrannan.bsky.social chat with @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social about all things art & university curating! #UoYArt
December 20, 2024 at 12:28 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
We’re no.1 in the UK and no.26 worldwide - SO GRATEFUL to all our listeners ♥️ and to my ‘partner in crime’ the ever brilliant @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social!! We’re already working on future episodes on all things art at @york.ac.uk - stay tuned!!🎉
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December 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
I’m so delighted to be launching this new series of essays inspired by artworks form the Uni of York Art Collection! Have a read and let me know what you think 🥰📖 #UoYArt
artatyork.bsky.social Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Oct 20
We’re launching “Curator’s Diaries” - a new series of essays / reflections inspired by the Art Collection at @york.ac.uk! Written by curator @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social this first essay focuses on the largest sculpture on campus, and how art can transform our lives.

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Beyond and Within
How a Sculpture Guided me to Find Hope
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October 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
The long awaited day has arrived - our very first episode with the splendid @garybrannan.bsky.social is out now! Tune in and enjoy 🥰🎧 #UoYArt
December 17, 2024 at 6:45 AM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
Delighted to share another essay from my series “Curator’s Diaries”!
This one has a musical surprise in it - make sure you read till the very end! ❤️🎶
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artatyork.bsky.social Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Nov 17
New story from “Curator’s Diaries” is out now on Medium! Have you always wondered about the sculpture on the ramp leading to the Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social? Have a read of why the piece is where it is and how it can uplift your day if you have a proper look at it!

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The Avocado, or how the longer route often leads to better things
One of the perks of being an art curator at a large university is that you’re never stuck in one place. Here at York, artworks are to be…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
What a boost to see such positive feedback for our art collection podcast - hurray!!!❤️ Already working on next episodes and a stellar line-up of guests 🤩
Fabulous working with the ever wonderful @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social 🥰 #UoYArt
rhinglis.bsky.social 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? :)
gbrannanarchive.bsky.social 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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February 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
artatyork.bsky.social
Exciting times! A brand new podcast about the art collection at @york.ac.uk launches on Tuesday morning! Featuring the phenomenal @garybrannan.bsky.social talking all things art & curating with @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social - Tune in and relax with art, defying the chaos of the festivities! #UoYArt
December 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
artatyork.bsky.social
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 ♥️
March 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
So excited to be part of this with the one and only @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social - couldn’t have wished for a more inspiring and creative partner in crime! The first episode of our new art collection podcast will be out soon - can’t wait!! 😍
#UoYArt #UniOfYork
artatyork.bsky.social Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Nov 26
Big news- we’re working on a new show: “Curator & Keeper - The University of York Art Collection Podcast” hosted by art curator Helena Cox and the Keeper of Archives Gary Brannan. The first episode will introduce the art collection, curating on campus and more!
#UoYArt @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social
Helena and Gary in the recording studio Gary posing in the recording studio looking thoughtful and elegant Helena posing with the art collection catalogue which is talked about in the first episode
November 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM
designprintyork.bsky.social
From concept to installation, we were delighted to design, print and install the signage and materials for Slow Surfacing, an exhibition celebrating the life and work of renowned painter and printmaker John Langton.

Visit the exhibition in Heslington Hall before it ends 31st October!

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September 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
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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May 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
Big news- we’re working on a new show: “Curator & Keeper - The University of York Art Collection Podcast” hosted by art curator Helena Cox and the Keeper of Archives Gary Brannan. The first episode will introduce the art collection, curating on campus and more!
#UoYArt @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social
Helena and Gary in the recording studio Gary posing in the recording studio looking thoughtful and elegant Helena posing with the art collection catalogue which is talked about in the first episode
November 26, 2024 at 9:58 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
Excited to be here and I’m also running this ⬇️ account for my beloved Art Collection at Uni of York so follow and share to find out what university art curators do all day 😁❤️🖼️ #UoYArt
artatyork.bsky.social Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · Nov 19
Hi Bluesky! We’re the Uni of York Art Collection with over 900 artworks all over campus! We organise exhibitions, commission artists & work closely with students and departments all over the uni! Follow us to hear about our vibrant art offer and see behind the scenes of our collection care! #UoYArt
Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio. The painting is a large abstract piece in the style of Jackson Pollock View of the new sculpture of LongBoi by Neil Mason seen from beneath the sculpture looking up towards a night starry sky Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio , the artwork is large painting in an abstract geometric style.
November 19, 2024 at 12:12 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
It’s been such a delight to record this latest episode of our Art Collection podcast with the ever brilliant @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social and my wonderful colleague, photographer and curatorial assistant Paul Shields - tune in & make sure you make it to the very end ;-) Loved recording it!❤️ #UoYArt
A triple selfie with me, wonderful Gary and fabulous Paul at the end of our recording which was so much fun as you can see from our beaming smiles! What a vibe working with these guys!
February 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
Enjoyed working on our next exhibition at the Fairhurst gallery and here’s a shout out to Mark Thorpe, our amazing technician, and the uni @york.ac.uk photographer Paul Shields who both did a stellar job installing the display! So thrilled to see more exhibitions coming to life on campus!♥️ #UoYArt
Mark and Paul using their cool laser level to identify the best height of hanging for the artwork during the installation Mark and Paul installing the main intro panel for the exhibition
February 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
Had a great time welcoming postgraduates from History of Art @york.ac.uk to have a closer look at our art collection! Art curator Helena @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social took them on a wild adventure covering everything from collection care to research insights and more! What a joyful morning! #UoYArt
The group of students with professor Liz Prettejohn posing in the photography studio with selected artworks The group of students discussing art at the photography studio with selected artworks Prof Liz Prettejohn in discussion with the students
October 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
Overjoyed and humbled to be part of this with the one and only @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social - our new art collection podcast launches on Tuesday! Tune in and get to meet the hosts and hear why we’re so passionate about art at @york.ac.uk! ♥️ #UoYArt
December 15, 2024 at 5:53 PM
artatyork.bsky.social
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!
March 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
Happy New Year to one and all! We’ve had a great year and it’s all thanks to YOU - our students, colleagues, friends, collaborators and visitors! ♥️

We love bringing art into all aspects of everyday life at Uni of York!
Here’s to another creative year filled with art, joy and hope!! 🥂🍾♥️

#UoYArt
A composite photo showing highlights from the year, mainly students and collaborators with artworks. In the centre is an image of Greg James holding the art collection catalogue during the unveiling of the LongBoi sculpture earlier in the year. The text reads Happy New Year 2025 from @ArtAtYork
December 31, 2024 at 12:03 PM
artatyork.bsky.social
New episode of Curator and Keeper is out! Tune in to hear the amazing @garybrannan.bsky.social and @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk to university photographer Paul Shields about his love for Brutalism, working with the art collection and the importance of art on campus at York! #UoYArt
Cover artwork for the podcast showing Helena and Gary on a purple background with the text saying Curator and Keeper, the university of York art collection podcast, episode 2 on Brutalism. Photo of Paul Shields stood next to a brutalist concrete relief with a geometric pattern, the relief is by Fred Millett and is part of the University of York campus
February 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
artatyork.bsky.social
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
February 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
artatyork.bsky.social
Hi Bluesky! We’re the Uni of York Art Collection with over 900 artworks all over campus! We organise exhibitions, commission artists & work closely with students and departments all over the uni! Follow us to hear about our vibrant art offer and see behind the scenes of our collection care! #UoYArt
Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio. The painting is a large abstract piece in the style of Jackson Pollock View of the new sculpture of LongBoi by Neil Mason seen from beneath the sculpture looking up towards a night starry sky Group of students looking at paintings on an easel in an art studio , the artwork is large painting in an abstract geometric style.
November 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
artatyork.bsky.social

The wait is over - our very first episode is out now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Overcast! Tune in to hear @garybrannan.bsky.social & @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk about their roles & why art is such an important part of the University of York!

#UoYArt
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Curator and Keeper: the University of York Art Collection Podcast
Podcast · Borthwick Productions · 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 ...
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December 17, 2024 at 6:43 AM
helenacoxcurator.bsky.social
Happy times installing an exhibition with wonderful undergraduates and a delightful team of colleagues, lecturers and technicians! Jumping for joy to see artworks from @artatyork.bsky.social making such an impact around @york.ac.uk! ♥️ #UoYArt
Joy and glee all around and we’ve just finished installing the exhibition and everyone’s posing with big smiles and excited waves! The group includes undergraduate students of curating from History of Art department, lecturers Erhan Tamur and Amanda Hilliam, a very excited yours truly, technician Mark Thorpe and photographer Paul Shields. The lovely Ian Herrington from Estates is behind the camera. Lovely people, I’m damn lucky to work with them!
December 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM