Games within Art History with Anton Hecht

About this episode

Jo McLaughlin discusses the use and history of games in art with guest Anton Hecht.

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 an art enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about the stories behind the masterpieces of the past, this episode is packed with fascinating discussions and fresh perspectives. Guest Details: Anton Hecht is a UK-based artist Find Anton online: Website: https://antonhecht.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antnhec/ Host Details: Jo McLaughlin is the creator and host of Jo’s Art History Podcast , an art historian, writer, and passionate storyteller dedicated to making art history accessible and engaging for all. Find Jo online: Website: www.josarthistory.com Instagram: @josarthistory LinkedIn: Jo McLaughlin Resources & References: Carsten Holler: Tate Commission: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/unilever-series/unilever-series-carsten-holler-test-site https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3EfVCgxyDc https://gagosian.com/artists/carsten-holler/ Duchamp: https://www.johncage.org/blog/cross_reunion.pdf Recording mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Khq9I4w_g Support the Podcast: If…

People in this episode

Host: Jo McLaughlin

Guest: Anton Hecht

Topics covered

• Games in Art
• Art History
• Art Enthusiasts
• Fascinating Discussions
• Fresh Perspectives

Keywords

• art history
• games in art
• Anton Hecht
• Jo McLaughlin
• art enthusiasts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jo's Art History Podcast, Tate, Gagosian

Books & works: Carsten Holler: Tate Commission, Duchamp

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