Jessica Fuentes reviews “Witness: Black Artists in Texas, Then and Now,” on view at The Grace Museum in Abilene.
John Biggers
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This week: works by a notable Texas art professor and his student in Tyler, whimsical soft sculptures in Dallas, two abstract solo shows by Latin-American artists in Houston, and more.
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The portal through Chandler’s "Door" is one of three pathways into the exhibition that reflect on the legacy, persistence, and enduring consequences of the socio-political climate under which the works in "Soul" were forged.
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In addition, the MFAH will add a section from its own collection of art made by black American artists in Houston and Texas during the period covered by the exhibition, including works by John Biggers, Kermit Oliver, and Carroll Harris Simms.
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The piece, which is located on a wall inside the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association's building, was damaged when water from Hurricane Harvey came in through the building's leaky roof.
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Christina Rees and Rainey Knudson on what's happening all year in a Dirty, Dark Place in a flea market in Kyle, a big Glasstire party, and how Texas reacts to its weather.
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As Hurricane Harvey recedes into the distance, stories continue to emerge about the people and places affected by the Category 4 storm. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that an indoor…
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The Tyler Museum of Art has announced that John Biggers’ newly restored mural A History of Education in Morris County will be on view at the museum from August 20 to…
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A show of works by African-American artists in the collection opens the museum to accusations of perfunctory curatorial affirmative action.
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The Houston Chronicle recently reported that a mural by legendary Houston artist John Biggers is in danger. The work, titled Contribution of Negro Women to American Life and Education, currently sits under water-stained…
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Randy Tibbits thinks we should all know a bit more about the rich history of Houston’s art scene. Those who read his Houston Press article, “MFAH and the Menil Are…