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, ...
Oct 28, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 86
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 Man Find Rebecca online: Website: http://www.rebeccaodessa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebe...
Oct 13, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 85
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 onli...
Sep 30, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 84
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 artist Find Anton online: Website: https://antonhecht.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antnhec/ Host Details: ...
Sep 15, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 83
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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayhare8art/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator...
Sep 01, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 82
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 Selavy 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: Vannie Gama is a Brazilian artist currently based in Paris. Find Vannie online: Website: https://vanniegama.wordpress.com/ Host Details:...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 81
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.com Instagram: @kinnearmartin Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and hos...
Aug 04, 2025•46 min•Season 74Ep. 4
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by Michaela Clarence to discuss Ribbons and identity throughout 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: Michaela Clarence Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate ...
Jul 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 79
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Jane Dickins, to discuss the incredible Australian First Nations artist, Emily Kam Kngwarray. 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: Guest: Jane Dickins Website: https://www.janedickins.com/about Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host...
Jul 08, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 78
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by Daniel Johnson Gray to discuss the artist Vivian Maier. 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: Daniel Johnson Gray is a photographer and filmmaker from West Yorkshire with a focus on independent artistic works and working with communities Daniel creates ...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 77
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by Dan Quill to discuss the artist Richard Hamilton. 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: Dan Quill is an internationally-exhibited ‘Garage Artist’, Talking Head, ‘Vibe-Writer’, PHREAK Music Hacker & occasional alt-Jazz DJ . He is the creative force b...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 76
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by Leyli Salayeva to discuss The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits! 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: Leyli Salayeva Find Leyli online: Website: https://leylisalayeva.com/bio https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/leyli-salayev...
May 27, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 75
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by returning guest, Gemma Louise, to discuss the artist Marcus Harvey. 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: Gemma Louise is a UK-based artist and creative. Find Gemma online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmalouiseartist/?hl=en Host Details: Jo M...
May 12, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 75
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by British artist Neil Morley to discuss the artist Sigmar Polke. 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: Neil Morley Find Neil online: Website: https://www.neil-morley.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/neilmorleystudio/?hl=en Host Details: Jo McLaugh...
Apr 28, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 73
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by Alexandra Muller, to discuss the artist Frida Kahlo. 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: Alexandra is a UK based artist. Find Alexandra online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruinsofcats/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/witchwifeart/?hl=en Host ...
Apr 14, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 72
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Brandon Musoni to discuss the artist Admire Kamudzengerere. 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: Brandon Musoni is an artist based in Europe. Find Brandon online: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamcissh/profilecard/?igsh=cXhmejFrY2dreWRt Ho...
Mar 31, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 71
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Sam Bradbury, to discuss the artist Hannah Höch. 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: Sam Bradbury is a UK artist. Find Sam online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambradburyart/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s ...
Mar 18, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Welcome to Season 4! In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast , Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Kelly Wu to discuss the performance artist Lee Lozano. 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: Kelly Wu is an artist based in London. Find Kelly online: Website: https://www.kellywu.co.uk/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the cre...
Mar 04, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Great ready - Season 4 of Jo's Art History Podcast drops on March 4th, 2025! It's set to be our most exciting yet! You can expect a new episode every two weeks. Until then, keep learning and remember: Art is for all. Jo xx
Feb 25, 2025•3 min
Welcome to Jo's Art History Podcast! Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history differently. Jo aims to begin breaking down the elitism surrounding the subject of art history, as she believes that doing so will inspire more people to engage with the topic and feel empowered by it. Not intimidated. Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design; no subject is off limits on Jo’s Art History Podcast. Interviews with artists, artworks in fo...
Dec 28, 2024•3 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we take a look at Kara Walker’s Silhouettes series. Bold, Beautiful and impactful, you were not forget these works once you hear and learn all about them. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards fu...
Nov 05, 2024•16 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_sha...
Oct 29, 2024•13 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and works of Eduardo Paolozzi a trail blazing Scottish pop artist. Enjoy. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk...
Oct 22, 2024•15 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and work of Ruth Asawa. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_sha...
Oct 15, 2024•12 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the life and work of the brilliant sculptor Richard Serra. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKIL...
Oct 07, 2024•14 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the wonderful world of Yayoi Kusama and her pumpkins! Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?...
Oct 01, 2024•17 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Tavares Strachan’s The First Supper, an incredible monumental work of public sculpture. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast:...
Sep 23, 2024•14 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Judy Chicago’s incredible work The Dinner Party. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=...
Sep 16, 2024•10 min
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into Sir Frederic Leighton masterpiece Flaming June. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website: https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast Email: josarthistory@gmail.com Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast:...
Sep 09, 2024•11 min
Matt Collishaw: Last Meal on Death Row. (Bitesize episode) Hello and welcome back to a new season of Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize, small manageable podcast episode that see me, Jo McLaughlin, your resident host and art historian deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less. This week on Jo’s Art History Podcast Bitesize we take a deep dive into Mat Collishaw’s series Last Meal on Death Row. Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/ Website:...
Sep 02, 2024•11 min
