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Art At York - University of York Art Collection
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Over 900 artworks dating from 1500 to the present day, spread across the University of York beautiful campus and available to all. Tweets by the Art Curator, Helena Cox. #UoYArt
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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
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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
June 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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.
June 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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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
May 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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!
March 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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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
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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
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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
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The next episode is underway of Curator & Keeper - the Uni of York Art Collection Podcast! Curator @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social and Keeper @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social talked to photographer Paul Shields about his inaugural exhibition at the new Fairhurst Gallery - release date announced soon!🎤♥️🎧
Helena, Gary and Paul during the recording. Gary and Paul during the recording analysing the intricacies of concrete and brutalist architecture Paul during the recording speaking on a wide range of topics from his day job as the uni photographer to his travels all around the globe in search of brutalist architectural gems. Helena, Gary and Paul having a proper giggle at the recording studio following Gary’s discovery of the sound effect buttons
January 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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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!! 🥂🍾♥️

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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
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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
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Had a fab time with the wonderful undergrad students of curating installing their new exhibition- they did a brill job using works form from @york.ac.uk Art Collection, so proud of the outcome! Launching on 5th Dec at 5-7pm at History of Art lobby! All welcome!

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Students of curating posing after the installation with their lecturers Erhan Tamur, Amanda Hilliam and art curator Helena Cox, and with Mark and Ian from the amazing Estates team and the photographer Paul Shields. Everyone is delighted with the result and hands are being thrown in the air in jubilation. Snapshot from the installation, Mark and Paul are fixing the main panel the wall under the supervision of lecturer Erhan and the students. Snapshot form the installation with students watching as technician Marks attaches a label to the wall under a painting using a laser level Snapshot from the installation showing a group of students taking in the layout of the artworks and pondering various options of installing for the remaining artwork
December 4, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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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!
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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
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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