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  • Vivian Maier with Daniel Johnson Gray
    Jun 23 2025

    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 imagery that embraces the idiosyncrasies of places and the people in them, working closely with those he photographs to create intimate and evocative portraiture.

    Daniel has long been immersed in creative spaces, studying as a musician and composer at The University of York, and organising and hosting DIY gigs and cult film screenings across York, Leeds and Manchester; as such he has a deep affinity with all things that bring people together creatively in communities.

    He has had work featured in The Guardian, and exhibited in locations across Leeds, Hebden Bridge, Huddersfield and Glasgow.


    Find Daniel online:

    Website - www.djgfilmandphoto.com

    Instagram - @danieljohnsongray


    Host Details:

    Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:


    Vivian Maier

    https://www.vivianmaier.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtWcCzbNU14

    https://www.dostreetphotography.com/blog/vivian-maier


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    58 m
  • Richard Hamilton with Dan Quill
    Jun 9 2025
    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 behind Zeitwarp - the cultural hack node, multidisciplinary studio and creative support program based near Cambridge (UK). Specialising in the intersection of culture, technology and humanity, Dan synchronises his artistic practice with his broadcast, public-speaking and mentoring platform.If you would like to know more about some of the discussion points in this episode, then Dan has published a companion article to this episode, “Re-Make/Re-Model: Richard Hamilton, Pop-Art & Generative AI” that you can access for free on his Substack using the link below:https://open.substack.com/pub/zeitwarp/p/re-makere-model-richard-hamiltonFind Dan online:Website: https://zeitwarp.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@zeitwarpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeitwarp/Host Details:Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.Find Jo online:Website: www.josarthistory.comInstagram: @josarthistoryLinkedIn: Jo McLaughlinResources & References:Incredible Interview with Richard Hamiltonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2NhfkJust what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_what_is_it_that_makes_today%27s_homes_so_different,_so_appealing%3Fhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_TomorrowIncredible Interview with Richard Hamiltonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2Nhfk, which looks into the second in the Just what is it, series. All done digitally.Dan mentioned the link to this work and the Barbie movie in the episode. It inspired Ken’s house. Read more on that here:https://www.yahoo.com/news/real-life-inspiration-ken-mojo-003043462.htmlhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/barbie-the-real-life-inspiration-for-kens-mojo-dojo-casa-househttps://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/barbie-film-set-designInterior IIhttps://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hamilton-interior-ii-t00912The Bride Being Striped Bare https://philamuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/museum-studies-6-richard-hamilton?utm_source=chatgpt.comIncredible paper on the work: https://www.tate.org.uk/research/tate-papers/26/through-the-large-glassMore on the Artist:https://smarthistory.org/richard-hamilton-just-what-is-it/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.theartstory.org/artist/hamilton-richard/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hamilton_(artist)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4imgF1Y-P0khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf9SRy2NhfkSupport the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers!Follow Jo’s Art History Podcast for more episodes on Itunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on social media using #JoArtHistoryPod and tag us @josarthistory.If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_shareThanks for listening! 🎨✨
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  • The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits with Leyli Salayeva
    May 27 2025

    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-salayeva


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leyli_salayeva/?hl=en


    Host Details:

    Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:


    David Hockney 82 Portraits


    https://www.studiointernational.com/david-hockney-ra-82-portraits-and-1-still-life-review-royal-academy-ra-london

    https://www.npr.org/2018/04/17/600962098/whats-it-like-to-pose-for-david-hockney-we-asked-the-people-in-his-portraits

    https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/david-hockney-portraits-sitters


    https://www.hockney.com/index.php/works/paintings/82-portraits


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    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers!

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    If you would like to purchase a book from my Amazon wish list as a gift to say thank you and support a future episode, please do so here:

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    53 m
  • Marcus Harvey with Gemma Louise
    May 12 2025

    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 McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:


    Myra, 1995

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra_(painting)

    https://www.josarthistory.com/post/yba-s-in-focus-marcus-harvey-myra

    Maggie, 2008/2009

    https://www.artsy.net/artwork/marcus-harvey-maggie-1

    https://www.theliteraryshed.co.uk/see/the-hyper-reality-of-marcus-harveys-world-inselaffe

    https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2009/feb/21/marcus-harvey-margaret-thatcher

    https://artlyst.com/news/a-contemporary-portrait-of-margaret-thatcher-by-marcus-harvey/

    Albus, 2018

    https://www.vigogallery.com/artists/65-marcus-harvey/overview/

    https://108fineart.com/gallery/marcus-harvey/

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and rating on whatever platform you are listening on. Your support helps us reach more art lovers!


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    51 m
  • Sigmar Polke with Neil Morley
    Apr 28 2025

    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 McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:


    The works we discuss:


    Higher Powers Command paint the right-hand corner black

    Moderne Kunst

    Paganini

    This is how you sit correctly (after Goya)

    Three Lies of Painting


    More on the artist:

    https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/sigmar-polke

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GE30hI8X78

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zq8GcqG2E8


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    49 m
  • Frida Kahlo with Alexandra Muller
    Apr 14 2025

    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 Details:

    Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:


    The Two Frida's

    https://www.fridakahlo.org/the-two-fridas.jsp


    The Flying Bed (Henry Ford Hospital)

    https://www.fridakahlo.org/henry-ford-hospital.jsp


    The dream

    https://www.fridakahlo.org/the-dream-the-bed.jsp


    Links:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxKR2cHmlPY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tKFIbT5UHc



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    47 m
  • Admire Kamudzengerere with Brandon Musoni
    Mar 31 2025

    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


    Host Details:

    Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:

    More information:

    https://collection.africafirst.art/collection/work/1217637

    https://www.duendeartprojects.com/artists/66-admire-kamudzengerere/blog/ https://catincatabacaru.com/exhibitions/i-am-gonnayou-till-you-run#pressrelease https://mg.co.za/friday/2024-10-04-the-haunting-beauty-of-admire-kamudzengereresart


    Residency Document:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjpVCcDZARQ


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    48 m
  • Hannah Höch with Sam Bradbury
    Mar 18 2025

    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 Art History Podcast, an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all.

    Find Jo online:

    Website: www.josarthistory.com

    Instagram: @josarthistory

    LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin


    Resources & References:

    Introduction to Hannah Höch:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gdqwtA3jM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PrXPpr1Yrg


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_H%C3%B6ch https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-hannah-hoch-artist


    https://wheatonarthiverevue.com/essay/collaging-a-racial-other-hannah-hochs-indiandancer-1930/


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4WlTijUNc0


    http://enclavereview.org/hannah-hoch/


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    52 m