Dr Amy Jane Barnes
@amyjanebarnes.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer & Staff Tutor in Art History, OU. Museums, heritage, visual culture, Chinese things. Thoughts are my own. She/her
open.ac.uk/people/ajb2863
open.ac.uk/people/ajb2863
Might be feeling a bit emosh right now!
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Might be feeling a bit emosh right now!
💯 - it’s disgraceful.
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
💯 - it’s disgraceful.
*spiritual home - he painted it in London, apparently.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
*spiritual home - he painted it in London, apparently.
I would’ve done in the past. But the induction hob I have now boils water from cold quicker than the kettle.
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I would’ve done in the past. But the induction hob I have now boils water from cold quicker than the kettle.
I think interference or potential interference from that quarter is probably quite common but the way the university capitulated is quite something!
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I think interference or potential interference from that quarter is probably quite common but the way the university capitulated is quite something!
Reposted by Dr Amy Jane Barnes
'“What’s particularly exciting is that the findings show these benefits are universal – they can be experienced by anyone. We want to encourage everyone to make time to visit their local museum or gallery and experience these powerful effects for themselves.”' (Jenny Waldman, Art Fund) 3/3
Art Fund study shows that viewing art has immediate, measurable benefits for our health and wellbeing
A new study by Art Fund’s National Art Pass provides compelling scientific evidence that viewing art has immediate, measurable benefits for our health and wellbeing.
www.artfund.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
'“What’s particularly exciting is that the findings show these benefits are universal – they can be experienced by anyone. We want to encourage everyone to make time to visit their local museum or gallery and experience these powerful effects for themselves.”' (Jenny Waldman, Art Fund) 3/3
Reposted by Dr Amy Jane Barnes
'The study, led by King’s College London, involved 50 people aged between 18 and 40 in the UK. Half viewed original artwork at the Courtauld Gallery in London, while the other half looked at copies of the same paintings in a non-gallery environment.' 2/3
bibli.artfund.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
'The study, led by King’s College London, involved 50 people aged between 18 and 40 in the UK. Half viewed original artwork at the Courtauld Gallery in London, while the other half looked at copies of the same paintings in a non-gallery environment.' 2/3
No problem! It’s the truth! :)
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
No problem! It’s the truth! :)
On that note, this is an important book and a very good read: www.routledge.com/Being-Well-i... @petraboynton.bsky.social
Being Well in Academia: Ways to Feel Stronger, Safer and More Connected
Are you studying or working in academia and in need of support? Perhaps you’re finding your work, study or personal life challenging or overwhelming; are experiencing bullying, harassment or abuse; or...
www.routledge.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On that note, this is an important book and a very good read: www.routledge.com/Being-Well-i... @petraboynton.bsky.social
Sympathies! Vertigo is horrible. When I had it I found those ginger travel sickness pills really helpful. Still had vertigo but at least I didn’t feel 🤢
October 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sympathies! Vertigo is horrible. When I had it I found those ginger travel sickness pills really helpful. Still had vertigo but at least I didn’t feel 🤢