
Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible way Jo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast. This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who’ve found a second act in life through their creative ... more
Hello and welcome back to Jo’s Art History Podcast!
This episode is part of a special five part series, produced in collaboration with British Art Fair and PensionBee, celebrating five artists who’ve found a second act in life through their creative... more
WE ARE BACK and this time Jo's Art History Podcast is teaming up with British Art Fair and PensionBee for a special five part series, running weekly from August 25th, in the lead up to British Art Fair 2026.
This series shines a light on second acts... more
Welcome to Saints and Their Signifiers!
Have you ever stood in front of a painting and wondered why that saint is holding a wheel, a sword, or a lamb — and what it all means? You're in the right place.
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As a keen Salvador Dali fan, I stumbled across the podcast episode on him. I loved it so much, and Jo’s inspiring and enthusiastic style that I then went back and started with episode 1. It’s taken me a few months but I’ve now heard EVERY episode and learnt so much. It’s also challenged me in many ways too. Highly, highly recommend for all who have any interest in art - I knew almost nothing and feel so much more educated. Thank you Jo and I’ll keep listening to each episode as they are rel... more
I stumbled upon Jo’s Art History Podcast just last week and it has been amazing! I am a therapist and I believe we all connect deeply to some form of art and learning about different people and their forms of art has reinvigorated my love of art, that I missed. Plus, I’m obsessed with wearing pearls now! Thank you Jo!!
I gave up after a few episodes especially Fauves. Please learn to pronounce Derain. And the constant repetition of “extraordinary, wonderful, it blew their minds, etc etc was too irritating to continue with. Sure, there’s a lot of chat, but to my mind there’s very little content.
Jo's enthusiasm for art history is palpable, and she has a great mission to make art history accessible to all. She approaches the subject with an open mind and speaks in a way that is engaging and easy to understand.
I appreciate her efforts to combat the snobbery often associated with art, encouraging everyone to appreciate and explore art in their own way. I highly recommend her podcast to anyone looking to learn more about art history.
Someone else in a review mentioned the conversational style and I agree. I find these very interesting and straightforward. Really good
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A warmly accessible exploration of art history that aims to democratize a field often seen as elitist. Across episodes, the show covers a wide range of topics—from individual artists and movements to how art functions in society—while keeping conversations friendly, informed, and easy to follow. Notable strengths include a host who amplifies diverse voices, a conversational style that invites curiosity, and a variety of guests that bring fresh perspectives on familiar artworks and institutions. Potential listeners and sponsors may appreciate the focus on public engagement, inclusive storytelling, and campaigns around seasonal themes and exhibitions. The format often blends solid historical context with practical takeaways for museum-goers, ... more
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