Jo's Art History Podcast
Episodes
The History of Art (In One Sentence) with Verity Babbs
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Babb...
Labyrinths in Art History with Rebecca Odessa
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Day's End: Gordon Matta-Clark & David Hammon with Graham Easterlow
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
Games within Art History with Anton Hecht
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rosa Bonheur with Kay Hare
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 enthusia...
Rrose Selavy: Marcel Duchamp's Female Alter Ego with Vannie Gama
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Se...
Joan Eardley with Martin Kinnear
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Ribbons and Identity in Art History with Michaela Clarence
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by Michaela Clarence to discuss Ribbons and identity throughout art history.Whe...
Emily Kam Kngwarray with Jane Dickins
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Jane Dickins, to discuss the incredible Australian First Nations arti...
Vivian Maier with Daniel Johnson Gray
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Richard Hamilton with Dan Quill
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ent...
The Power of Portraits: From Hockney’s Art to Poetic Portraits with Leyli Salayeva
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Marcus Harvey with Gemma Louise
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Sigmar Polke with Neil Morley
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Frida Kahlo with Alexandra Muller
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Admire Kamudzengerere with Brandon Musoni
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin is joined by artist Brandon Musoni to discuss the artist Admire Kamudzengerere.Whether yo...
Hannah Höch with Sam Bradbury
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Lee Lozano with Kelly Wu
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 L...
Season 4 Incoming
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Welcome to Jo's Art History Podcast
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Kara Walker: Silhouettes (Bitesize Episode)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, B...
Anish Kapoor: Cloud Gate (Bitesize Episode)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 McLau...
Eduardo Paolozzi (Bitesize Episode)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
Ruth Asawa (Bitesize Episode)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Richard Serra (Bitesize Episode)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Yayoi Kusama & Her Pumpkins (Bitesize Episode)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tavares Strachan: The First Supper (Bitesize Episode)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Judy Chicago: The Dinner Party (Bitesize Episode)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dinn...
Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton (Bitesize Episode)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
Mat Collishaw: Last Meal on Death Row (Bitesize Episode)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mana...
Update - New Episodes Incoming!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello All - I have an little update about the podcast and I’m exciting to announce new episodes are incoming :) Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: ...
FULL EPISODE: Larry Gagosian. Art of The Deal - Part 5
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to PART 5 of my series ‘Art of the Deal’ and the final episode of Season 3. This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of th...
TEASER: Larry Gagosian. Art of The Deal - Part 5
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to PART 5 of my series ‘Art of the Deal’ and the final episode of Season 3. This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of th...
Art Medals with Elliot Birt
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back. This week we have a great episode all about the history of Art Medals with British artist (and medal designer) Elliot Birt. A...
Gustav Metzger with Phil Barton
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. Today I’m joined by artist Phil Barton to discuss the groundbreaking artist Gustave Metzger. ...
Fauvism with Loïs Cordelia
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back this week we are talking all thing Faves and Fauvism with British artist Loïs Cordelia. Fauvism is a style of painting an...
Surrealism with Rosalynd Byass
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! This week I'm joined by British Surrealist artist Rosalynd Byass to discuss Surrealism and how important the genre is as a...
Fred Cuming with Emma Hoten
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I speak to artist Emma Hoten about the British Landscape painter, Fred Cuming RA. F...
Why Is Art Important - Part II
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is art important? It's the question I ask every guest. Let's deep dive back into four past responses and see where it takes us. Jo x
Art & The Olympics with Neil Eckersley
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week my guest is contemporary artist and double olympian Neil Eckersley. We discu...
2023 Best Bits
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of 2023 and it has certainly been a big one for Jo’s Art History podcast! Join me as I share 5 highlights from the past year which in...
Yoko Ono with Gemma Louise
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I discuss the brilliant Yoko Ono with returning guest Gemma Louise. Enjoy! Yoko Ono https://en....
BANKSY: CUT & RUN exhibition review with Jo McLaughlin
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week I review the blockbuster BANKSY: CUT & RUN exhibition which took place in Glasgow between Ju...
Tracey Emin with Mimi Cullen
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back - this week I speak to returning guest Mimi Cullen all about the incredible artist Tracey Emin. Mimi's love and passion for Emin is ...
Famous Art Cameos PART 3 with Nico Paws. (Ep.55)
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. On today’s episode famous art cameos returns for PART 3! Nico Paws returns to the podcast to discuss 4 f...
Windows In The West by Avril Paton. (Bite-Size)
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which allow me, Jo McLaughlin, you resident host and art historian to deep...
Marina Abramović with Gemma Louise
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This week is all about the brilliant performance artists Marina Abramović. The Artist Is Present https...
Little Sparta by Ian Hamilton Finley (Bite-Size)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size. This week we are discussing on of Scotland’s most celebrated art works and installations: Little Sparta by...
The Druids: Bringing in the Mistletoe by George Henry & Edward Atkinson Hornel (Bite-Size Episode)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes that deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less. Th...
The Skating Minister by Henry Raeburn (Bite-Size Episode)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes that deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less. Th...
Jenny Saville’s Propped (Bite-Size Episode)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. ...
Bridget Riley (Bite-Size Episode)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. ...
Anthony Van Dyke & King Charles I (Bite-Size Episode)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less.....
Sarah Lucas - Pauline Bunny (Bite-Size Episode)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. ...
Kim Lim (Bite-Size Episode)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep-dive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less. ...
The Endless Column by Constantin Brâncuși. (Bite-Size Episode)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite-Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep dive into a specific artwork or artist in 10 minutes or less.. ...
Christo - The Floating Piers (Bite-Size Episode)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep drive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less....
Rosa Bonheur’s The Horse Fair (Bite-Size Episode)
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which deep drive into a specific art work or artist in 10 minutes or less....
Ai Wei Wei's Sunflower Seeds (Bite-Size Episode)
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jo’s Art History Bite Size - small manageable podcast episodes which allow me, Jo McLaughlin, you resident host and art historian to deep...
Season 3 Update and Introducing Jo's Art History Bite-Size
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! It’s been over a year since I published a new episode on Jo’s Art History Podcast so you have probably been wondering - where on EARTH have...
54.2 The History Of Art Patronage With Will Jarvis. PART 2
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast and the FINAL episode of season 2! It’s a two-part special this week and I’m joined by art dealer Will ...
54.1 The History Of Art Patronage With Will Jarvis PART 1
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast and the FINAL episode of season 2! It’s a two-part special this week and I’m joined by art dealer Will ...
53. Why is Art Important?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is art Important? It’s a big question; and one that I have asked every guest on the podcast so far. So, join me this week as I try to unpack the...
52. Celtic Mirrors & Iron Age Treasures with James Handley
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celtic Mirrors & Iron Age Treasures with James Handley Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast!! We are nearing the end of Season 2 and this we...
51. International Women’s Day Special with Jo McLaughlin
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Women’s day! I could not think of a better way to mark this special day than to take a deep drive back into four previous podcas...
50. Life: Full Colour with Sara McKee
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Episode 50 and oh my - I have quite the episode for you all this week! Today, I speak with the brilliant Sara McKee, who is an art historian an...
49. Salvador Dali with Cherish Marshall
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast! This week I am joined by British artist, Cherish Marshall, who will be sharing her love of all things Salv...
48. Artemisia Gentileschi with Rachel Vogeleisen
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sit down with photographer Rachel Vogeleisen to discuss 4 works from the brilliant Artemisia Gentileschi!!! Artemisia Gentileschi was...
47. Barbara Hepworth's St Ives Studio & Garden!
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Hepworth is one of the greatest artists to ever come out of the UK. Achieving monumental heights of fame and success during her life, she deve...
46. The Un-Heroic Act: Representations of Rape and Sexual Violence within Art History with Melody Thornton
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains references to rape and sexual violence, which some listeners may find upsetting. Welcome back to Jo’s Art Hist...
45. Vincent Van Gogh with Mimi Cullen
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He may be one of art history’s most iconic artists but there is a lot to Vincent Van Gogh which has become myth and legend - and some of it more dam...
44. The Art of Pride
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast Today we are celebrating the art of pride by taking a whistle-stop tour of 5 works that celebrate the LGBTQ...
43.2 Land Art with Liuka Jonynaite - 2 part special
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a two-part special all about land art!! I’m joined by the brilliant art historian Liuka Jonynaite who talks us through two ...
43.1 Land Art with Liuka Jonynaite - 2 part special!
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a two-part special all about land art!! I’m joined by the brilliant art historian Liuka Jonynaite who talks us through two ...
42. Art of the Deal Part 4 - Leo Castelli
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part 4 of my series Art of the Deal! This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the life of Italian/American art dealer Leo Ca...
41. Notre Dame with Alexandra Kiely
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trip to Paris anyone? This week on Jo’s Art History Podcast I’m joined by art historian Alexandra Kiely as she takes us on a whistle-stop tour of ...
40. Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser at the V&A Museum
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy a trip down the rabbit hole? I know I do! On this week’s solo episode I review the blockbuster exhibition from the V&A Alice: Curiouser an...
39. Is Photography an Art Form with Konsto
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast - a podcast that celebrates all things art historical with your host Jo McLaughlin Today I sit do...
38. 3 Reasons The Art World Is Intimidating & What You Can Do To Overcome It.
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3 reasons the art world is intimidating and what you can do to overcome it. Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast - a podcast that cele...
37. Tracey Emin's Tent with Diane Ketteringham
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to Jo’s Art History Podcast! On today’s episode, I sit down with UK artist Diane Ketteringham to discuss one of contemporary art hist...
36.2 Famous Art Cameos in Movies Part 2 with Nico Paws
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 36 & this week sees the return of Famous Art Cameos in Movies Part 2 From Under the Sea to Notting Hill & Mr Bean to Beauties a...
36.1 Famous Art Cameos in Movies Part 2 with Nico Paws
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 36 & this week sees the return of Famous Art Cameos in Movies Part 2 From Under the Sea to Notting Hill & Mr Bean to Beauties a...
SEASON TWO INCOMING - Dec 14th, 2021.
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back to Jo's Art History Podcast! I'm delighted to be returning December 14th 2021 with not one, not two but THREE new episode...
35. Georgia O’Keeffe with Joanne Oatts
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of season one! Yes, after 35 weeks of non-stop art history content, I thought now would be the perfect time to round of...
34. The Barbican - Living in an Architectural Experiment with Gaby and Howard of GreyScape
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast! It’s episode 34 and the penultimate episode of season one and today, I have something really special...
33. Going Back To Museums & Galleries After Covid-19
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast! It’s episode 33 and this week I discuss museums and galleries being open once again after a new lift...
32. Harry Beck: The Man who Designed the London Underground Map!!
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast! It’s episode - and this week I sit down with the brilliant Graphic designer Tilly Haley to discuss o...
31. Caravaggio with Jeff Musser
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast! It’s episode 31 and this week I sat down with contemporary artist Jeff Musser to discuss 3 incredibl...
30. Art and Curation In The Time of Covid-19 in Latin America with Gisselle Girón.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast. It’s episode 30 and in today’s episode we are taking you online to look at a selection of Latin Am...
29. Peggy Angus with Clare Dales
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well what an episode I have for you today!! Ever heard of Peggy Angus? I certainly hadn’t until the brilliant Clare Dales got in touch to tell me al...
28. The 'Ideal' Female Form in Art with Bryony Large
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast Today I sit down with art historian Bryony Large for a brilliant conversation discussing the chan...
27. Is Drawing Important With Brian Kielt
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ WELCOME BACK TO THE JO’S ART HISTORY PODCAST ⭐ It is good to be back with a fresh new episode after a week off! It’s Episode 27 and tod...
REVISIT - Frida Kahlo with Rebecca Milford
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've decided to give myself a wee Easter holiday this week and following on from International Women's month I have dipped into the podcast archive to...
26. Perfume as Practise with Michael Borkowsky
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 26 of Jo’s Art History Podcast! Well, I have an incredibly fascinating episode for you all this week! Today, I sit down with artist a...
25. Finding Your Way Into The Arts with Nico Paws
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
⭐ Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast! ⭐ It’s episode 25 and I thought I would try something a little different today. I sit down wit...
24. Art As An Immersive Experience with Lauren Harrison
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back!! This week on the Jo’s Art History podcast I sit down with Leeds based visual artist and art world professional Lauren Harrison to dis...
23. Anna Atkins and the Cyanotype with Josie Purcell
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo’s Art History Podcast and welcome to my first International Women’s Day Special! And what a a treat we have in store for yo...
22. Banksy with Verity Babbs
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all street art lovers - this one is for you ;) Join Jo as she sits down with art historian, broadcaster and writer Verity Babbs as she speaks ...
21. Vermeer's Women with Lloyd Spencer
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Jo's Art History Podcast! It's episode 21! This week I sit down with artist and art historian Lloyd Spencer to talk about one of t...
20. The Colourful World of David Hockney with Hannah Lingard
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back art history lovers to the Jo's Art History Podcast! It's episode 20 and today I sit down with British artist Hannah Lingard to discuss th...