Among the visual artists inducted are Mark Bradford, Theaster Gates, Betye Saar, Lorna Simpson, and an artist with deep Houston ties, Mel Chin.
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ArticleStaff Picks
Guillaume Kientz Leaves Fort Worth’s Kimbell to Lead Rejuvenated Hispanic Society in New York
by Ruben Cordova 2 commentsThis article looks at Huntington’s founding ideals and objectives; the achievements — both good and bad — of the previous two directors; and Kientz’s background and his goals for the HSM&L.
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Drive By
Recommended Viewing: The Big Bend Sentinel’s Drawing of the Week
by Brandon Zechby Brandon Zech 0 commentThese wonderful sketches are drawn with abandon.
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Through its website, The Austin School of Fiber Arts offers memberships with discounts on master classes and early registration.
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Christina Rees and Brandon Zech on a walking tour show in Houston, the daily lives of our furry companions, and the second parking garage art show we know of in Texas during the pandemic.
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After opening on Saturday, Pabst Blue Ribbon Studios will be free and open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, with plans to host DJ events on the first Friday of every month.
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Staff PicksVideo
Glasstire 3×3: Ciara Elle Bryant – Why are you an artist?
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 comment“It’s important for somebody to see their reflection in any way possible. But it’s better when it’s a positive reflection and not a negative.”
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News
National Billboard Art Project by Artist Michele Pred Comes to Houston
by Christopher Blay 0 comment"It is critical to have artwork in the public sphere to ignite conversation and inspire civic engagement."
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The Fort Worth Modern's Price and Karnes traveled to the Met to see the work firsthand before presenting it to the Modern’s acquisition committee, who agreed unanimously on the purchase.
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News
$1200 “ClayHouston” Open Call for BIPOC Ceramic Artists Ends March 22
by Christopher Blay 0 commentThe jurors for the call include Natalia Arbelaez, Adam Chau, Jennifer Ling Datchuck, and Roberto Lugo.
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TACA also announced pop-up grants as part of its Resiliency Initiative, and have made monthly distributions since August of 2020.
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Review
Please Form a Straight Line (And More) At Blue Star
by Neil Fauersoby Neil Fauerso 2 commentsThere’s an eerie serendipity to visiting these shows during this ever-unfurling new reality.
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A comic by Texas artist John Forse.
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PodcastStaff Picks
Art Dirt: The Campbells: Fort Worth’s Longest-Serving Gallerists Retire
by Christopher Blay 5 comments“We still love the business and we really thought we would keep working until we couldn’t anymore, and just close the doors. So we’re thrilled that it is going to continue.”
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Interview
I Will Greet the Sun Again: A Conversation With Shirin Neshat
by Colette Copeland 0 commentShirin Neshat's retrospective exhibition at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is made up of her acclaimed oeuvre of photography, video and film from the past 30 years.
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Five-Minute Tours
Five-Minute Tours: Jonathan Paul Jackson at Presa House, San Antonio
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 comment"Jackson uses his latest works to provide a sanctuary of tranquility and reflection for the Texas citizens during these uncertain times."
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News
Fort Worth’s Artspace111 Regional Juried Exhibition Open Call Announced
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentCaleb Bell, the well-traveled Curator at the Tyler Museum of Art, is the juror for the 2021 open call.
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Haydee Alonso, Ann Johnson, Rehab El Sadek, Lisa E. Harris, and Tammy Melody Gomez each receive $2K, and will participate in a panel discussion with 2021 Vignette Art Fair curator Vicki Meek.
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Christopher Blay and (momentary) guest host Hesse McGraw, Director of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, discuss seeing the sun again, an unpronounceable show title, wild life, and an exclusive first look at the renovated CAMH.
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Today: Gradations