Exploring the University of York Art Collection Helena Cox
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Explore the hidden treasures of the University of York’s art collection on a guided walk with its inaugural curator, Helena Cox.
The art collection consists of a wide range of works, including many by acknowledged masters. Although formed over the last 60 years, a curator was not appointed until 2022.
Join Helena to find out more about the art in this exciting collection.
Please note: Participants need to be able to walk and stand for an hour. The route requires walking on uneven terrain, so please wear suitable footwear.
About the speaker
Helena Cox is a curator and art historian based in York. She has Czech roots and spent bits of her life in Japan and Sweden, popping over to the US every now and then. In January 2022, Helena was appointed the inaugural Art Curator at the University of York, where she oversees a collection of a wide range of works. Helena previously worked as a Curator at Beverley Art Gallery in East Yorkshire, where she was responsible for a collection of late Victorian and Modern British painting, and curated exhibitions with local, national and international contemporary artists. Before settling in the UK, Helena worked as a Curator at the Japanese and Korean Collection at the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic.
Helena has co-authored three books and published a number of articles on Japanese, British and Czech art. She recently completed a PhD in Art History at the University of York, researching the Czech response to British art around 1900. In her curatorial role, Helena is dedicated to making art at the University of York accessible for everyone to enjoy.
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