About Curator and Keeper: the University of York Art Collection Podcast
Explore the University of York Art Collection with hosts Helena Cox, Art Curator, and Gary Brannan, Keeper of Archives and Research Collections. Discover the stories behind the art, the artists, and the history that connects them to York. From hidden gems to renowned works, each episode delves into the collection’s treasures and looks at new exhibitions, art around campus, and other exciting discoveries. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history lover, or simply curious, join us for light hearted digressions that bring the collection to life.
12: Copies, Outreach, and The Curator is Wobbling Again with Dr. Sammi Lukic-Scott
The marvellous Dr. Sammi Lukic-Scott joins Dr. Helena Cox and Gary Brannan on yet another journey up the arts, this time looking at the history of artistic copies and facsimiles, and we cast an eye over the work that goes on with engaging the wider world with arts.
WHAT FUN!
22 May 2026
11: Medieval devotion, iconic Japanese printing, and centigrammes of salad with Dr. Eleanor Jackson
Join Dr. Helena Cox and TV's archive-bothering man, Gary Brannan on another journey up the arts.
This time, we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Jackson from York Art Gallery, where we discuss her route into the career; pocket bibles (which do NOT go in pockets); pockets and the invention thereof; and the logistics and thinking behind York Art Gallery's latest exhibition, 'Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print'.
9 Apr 2026
10. Historic Houses, Georgian splendour, and a chocolatier's clock obsession with Dr Sarah Burnage
Join Dr Helena Cox and TV's archive-bothering man, Gary Brannan, on another journey up the highways and byways of all things arts.
This week, we are joined by Dr Sarah Burnage, curator at Fairfax House in York, a Georgian townhouse with a world-class collection of eighteenth-century English furniture, clocks, paintings and porcelain. In this episode, we discuss curating a museum, finding one's niche in a crowded city, and Sarah's route into the profession - as well as the challenge of looking after a load of historic timepieces.
And if you'd like to know more about Noel Terry's collection, you can find more in the Borthwick Papers podcast.
12 Feb 2026
9: Art, Digital Creativity, Interesting Behinds, and 'Ah, Good - The Sea!' with Sam Hazeldine, Siobhan Dunlop, and Steph Jesper
Join Dr Helena Cox and Gary Brannan for another adventure up the arts, as we join forces with some of the University of York Library's Digital Skills Team (Sam Hazeldine, Siobhan Dunlop and Steph Jesper) to discuss all things digitally creative - 3D scanning, 3D printing, erasure poetry and more; with an occasional digression to explore the joy of the behind-of-things; and YOU can join in with our question of 'What Was The Graffiti In Your Town'?
11 Dec 2025
8: Faith, Art and What It All Means with The Reverend Canon Maggie McLean
Join us this time for a special chat with the Reverend Canon Maggie McLean, Canon Missioner at York Minster. Maggie talks to us about the link between faith and art; how a cathedral works as a gallery, and reveals to us what a Canon actually is
7 Aug 2025
7: Art careers, Young British Artists, the events of 1917, and Gravy Based Art with Prof. Michael White
Join Dr. Helena Cox, Gary Brannan and special guest Prof. Michael White on another stimulating journey up the arts; as we talk about careers in Art History; Young British Artists, and why the University Art Collection had an unfortunate run-in with delicious, delicious gravy.
Warning: this episode contains Gary doing his impression of Jeremy Clarkson
https://www.york.ac.uk/history-of-art/people/white/
Michael's favourite artwork from the University Art Collection is 'Orange Attack' by Laimonis Mierins (1970)
https://artcollection.york.ac.uk/artcollection/artworke1a7.html?id=york:807211
3 Jul 2025
Bonus episode: The Pennifesto
Professor Pen Holland shares her vision for the ideal university, outlining key elements and offering insights into higher education in this bonus episode.
26 Jun 2025
6: Learning by Play with a Very Tall Duck with Prof. Pen Holland
Professor Pen Holland joins Dr. Helena Cox and Gary Brannan to explore learning through play, referencing the adventures of Longboi, in this interview episode.
8 May 2025
5: The Curator, The Keeper, and the Vice Chancellor with Professor Charlie Jeffery
Helena and Gary are incredibly fortunate to be joined this time by the Vice Chancellor of the University of York, Prof. Charlie Jeffery. Dive in for a discussion on art in early 20th-century Europe, LongBoi's effigy, how York is not in any way stuffy at all when it comes to art, and how Gary's mad plan to install several tons of concrete relief work gets the thumbs up - on tape!
10 Apr 2025
4: Scottish Art, Archives, and Retching by a Postbox in Osbaldwick with Laura Yeoman
This episode's guest is Laura Yeoman, Access and Digital Engagement Archivist at the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York; along with the newly anointed DOCTOR Helena Cox, PhD (Ebor); and Gary Brannan, who has none of those things.
Laura discusses archives, access to collections, and her joyful love of the art of Scottish Artist Joan Eardley. We also discuss potential death by PhD, and an insight into the sort of bickering that 26 miles of walking can give you.
13 Mar 2025
3: Social Media and Unfinished Business with Ned Potter
Library-social-media supremo Ned Potter joins us this time, to discuss the power and wonder of social media in art and libraries; ponder on when art is finished or not finished; and challenge YOU the listener to play 'Name The Blue Peter Presenter That Ned's Grandparent Offended'
13 Feb 2025
2: BRUTalism
University Photographer Paul Shields joins Helena and Gary to talk all things concretey, particularly modernist architecture and his exhibition 'BRUT'. We may also diverge into our love for certain University concrete buildings and debut our new sound effect board....
17 Dec 2024
Curator and Keeper: It Begins (or who, and why, and where)
University of York curators Helena Cox and Gary Brannan explore the nature of the University Art Collection, navigating the complexities of identity and provenance.
15 Dec 2024
Curator and Keeper - the trailer
University of York Art Collection Curator and Keeper Rachel Morrison explores the stories behind the university's art collection, revealing the secrets and significance of its treasures.
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