The Lark Guide to Artworld Behaviors
Out of all of the types illustrated, I, the Entitled North American Thrift-Store-Clad Screeching Loser, might be the most irritating of them all.
Laura Lark Loves You #7: Somethin’ Stupid
Sometimes I get comments here that remind me of a friend who recently threw a big party. The morning after, reaching for the Lysol kept...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #6: Personal Best
It’s been a while. Many people have contacted me with the same question: “Doesn’t Laura Lark love me anymore?” To this I‘ve replied: “Laura Lark...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #5: Nagging Back Pain?
Dear Laura Lark, I’ve noticed that gallery employees give me dirty looks whenever I go into the dark recesses of the back room. What gives?...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #4: Following The Rules
Dear Laura, I think I’m ready to approach a gallery about showing my work, and maybe even ask them to represent me as an...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #3: Something About Mary
Questions? Comments? Opinions? Send them to Laura Lark Loves You: lauralark@glasstire.com (or leave your message below) Mary asks, If you could describe and suggest...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #2: Quake That Thing; California Uber Artists; Where’s a Man to Go?
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Send them to: lauralark@glasstire.com (or leave your message below) Dear Readers, Welcome back to Laura Lark Loves You! Please excuse the lack...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You #1: Hatin’ ‘n Spankin’
Questions? Comments? Ideas? Send them to: lauralark@glasstire.com (or leave your message below) Dear Readers, Thanks for the overwhelming number of responses! In this first post,...Read More
Laura Lark Loves You: Art Advice Column Debut!
Laura Lark launches her new advice column: Laura Lark Loves You… “Good, good for you and a terrific distraction from that suck-ass job.” “Words so...Read More
Fair Thee Well
The second whoppin’ big art fair has come to a close, and oh! I have so much to say that I doubt, what with today’s...Read More
The New Art Fairs are Here! We’re Somebody Now!
Big cities with vibrant art scenes have big art fairs, right? Sure. So it stands to reason that Houston, home of lots of great art,...Read More
Helmut Newton at the MFAH: It’s Pretty…Pretty Vacant
I generally try to be objective and somewhat professional when writing an art review. I probably don’t do a very good job of it, but...Read More
Sixth Annual Latin Wave: New Films From Latin America
Latin Wave 6, the sixth (obviously) in a series showcasing a number of the most acclaimed films recently released by Latin American filmmakers, returns to...Read More
The Laws of Averageness
This month’s (April 2011) Artforum features a book review by Joachim Pissaro and David Carrier on a new collection of essays edited by Alexis L....Read More
Performance Issues
When I officially embarked upon YESQUEST 2011 (Where I’d say Yes! to everything), I just didn’t think…well, I just didn’t think. As I’ve spent the...Read More
What by Whatever Works
A lot of people claim to look at the glass as half-full. What you don’t hear is crowing about the half-empty glass. But with the...Read More
Round 33: The Seventh House at Project Row Houses
As Edgar Arceneaux and Nery Gabriel Lemus point out, the “Seventh House is…significant in astrology as the house of cooperation and opposition.” With this...Read More
“Kurt Schwitters: Color and Collage” at the Menil Collection
On my first visit to Kurt Schwitters: Color and Collage at the Menil Collection, I overheard a man behind me whispering to his companion. “You...Read More
Let’s Talk Trash: Houston Cinema Arts Festival
While I lament the lack of legitimate arthouse venues to view offerings from the second annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, I have to admit that...Read More
Little Shops of Horrors
We all want our yearly scare in the season of Halloween. I know I do! Unfortunately, because my social life is, has been, and possibly...Read More
