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Elisabeth Ansel @elisabethansel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

What a great workshop on Archives & Romanticism! Thanks to our generous hosts @khiflorenz.bsky.social, especially Hannah Baader, Costanza Caraffa & Mandy Richter, to our colleagues @artatyork.bsky.social, and to all the scholars. A special pleasure to work with @christinebates.bsky.social again.

Group of scholars at the KHI in Florence.

Group of scholars in the exhibition "The City as Archive".

Group of scholars in the photo archive, KHI.

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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

What a great piece and what a fabulous photo this one in particular is, of the Avocado under a bronze sky...

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Steph, Destroyer of Words @avwoman.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Tap it... Unwrap it... Seven segments of avocado-flavoured aluminium:

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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! medium.com/@helena.cox/...

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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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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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. medium.com/@helena.cox/...

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Beyond and Within

How a Sculpture Guided me to Find Hope

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Dr Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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

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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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 · 27/06/2025

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 · 14/06/2025

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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Dr Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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 · 12/05/2025

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 open.spotify.com/episode/6bEc...

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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 · 06/05/2025

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 · 29/03/2025

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

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

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 ⤵️

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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 ♥️

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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 · 03/03/2025

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 · 27/02/2025

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 · 18/02/2025

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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Robyn Cooper Inglis @rhinglis.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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? :)

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Gary Brannan @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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. open.spotify.com/episode/1qD0...

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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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 open.spotify.com/episode/1qD0...

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2: BRUTalism

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Dr Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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!

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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

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Allan T Adams @allantadams.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Another memory from 2018, according to FB. The 1963+64 Brutalist block at King's Manor, York. Built for the University of York and replacing a 19th century school building it has a 16th century vaulted cellar. @kcarmichael.bsky.social @artatyork.bsky.social #PenArt #drawing

Pen sketch of the University of York at King's Manor of 1963-64.

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

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

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Dr Helena Cox @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

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!!🎉 #UoYArt

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

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! #UoYArt @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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

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

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Art At York - University of York Art Collection @artatyork.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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.

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