Decades ago, I accidentally began collecting stories and images of Texans who carried out unusual activities in the past. I came to see the individuals as outsider artists who engaged in performance and conceptual art. Here are some of their stories.
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Untrained Artists: The Amon Carter Has Fun for You TOMORROW night!
by Paula Newtonby Paula NewtonHow many people have you heard say, “I can’t do that, I’m not an artist”? That attitude never stopped the folks featured in the Amon Carter Museum’s current exhibitions Self-Taught…
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Visionary art drawn from the deep reservoir of amazing objects quietly enlivening Houston's homes and studios. Go see it.
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I live in Austin and while there is tons of art to see in this town, I believe that if you treat the state of Texas as one large city…
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In a sad and troubled world, Port Aransas' imperfections in landscape and art make it of great comfort.