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

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

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/...

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

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/...

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

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']

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.

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

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!

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...

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!!!

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

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 ⤵️

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 ♥️

Some show-notes about my guest episode of the @artatyork.bsky.social Keeper & Curator podcast, hosted by @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social + @gbrannanarchive.bsky.social. www.ned-potter.com/blog/shownot... Ft photos of some art, and (unusually for me, this) anecdotes about the QUEEN MOTHER.

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!

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

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 😀

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

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? :)

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...

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...

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

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

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!🎤♥️🎧

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

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

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

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

The wait is over - our very first episode is out now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Overcast! Tune in to hear @garybrannan.bsky.social & @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social talk about their roles & why art is such an important part of the University of York! #UoYArt open.spotify.com/show/32HpnHv...

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

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

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

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