In celebration of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's 100th birthday, our writers are breaking down their favorite pieces in the museum's collection. To kick off the series, Brandon Zech writes about a painting by Canaletto.
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Review
Perennial Landscapes: Rackstraw Downes at Texas Gallery, Houston
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech writes about the uncannily familiar paintings of artist Rackstraw Downes.
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Review
For the Masses: Pulp Fiction Cover Art at the Martin Museum of Art, Waco
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech writes about an exhibition that examined a cross-section of mid-century pulp illustrations.
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Review
A Group Show to End All Group Shows: “HOT BOD” at Basket Books & Art, Houston
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech reviews a large-scale group exhibition of artists who played Exquisite Corpse using the U.S. Postal Service.
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EspañolOp EdStaff Picks
¿Por qué no hay artistas de Texas en la Bienal del Whitney este año?
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech hace una pregunta pertinente.
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Op EdStaff Picks
Why are there No Texas Artists in this Year’s Whitney Biennial?
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech asks a pertinent question.
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News
Kerry Inman Buys Former Station Museum Building; Will Move Gallery
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechKerry Inman has purchased the building at 1502 Alabama St., which was the longtime home of the Station Museum of Contemporary Art.
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ReviewStaff Picks
Staged Photographs: “Pictures from Home” at the Alley Theatre, Houston
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech reviews "Pictures from Home," a meta memory play inspired by the work of photographer Larry Sultan.
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Today: Dogs guarding art
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News
Harvey Bott’s ROBOTT™ Opera Comes to the Orange Show in December
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechThe opera highlights "anti-corporatist robots from the future" that are returning to their current moment to warn of forthcoming dangers.
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Review
Into the Woods: DiverseWorks’ “A Gift from the Bower” at the Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech reviews an ambitious outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring work by 14 artists and collectives.
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Today: Choirs
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News
Memorial for Wayne Gilbert Scheduled for October 15 at Heights Theater
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechA memorial event for the Houston artist Wayne Gilbert will be held on October 15 at 2 p.m. at The Heights Theater.
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Brandon Zech escribe sobre la vida, obra y legado del artista y galerista de Houston Wayne Gilbert.
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Review
Review: Mitch Pengra’s “MANVAS: The Ritual of Transformation” at landSPACE: a kunsthalle, Austin
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech reviews Houston artist Mitch Pengra's first-ever exhibition.
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News
G Spot Contemporary to Close After Current Exhibition; Final Show Opens this Saturday
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechG Spot Contemporary, the art gallery owned and operated by Wayne Gilbert and his wife, Beverley, will be closing after its next exhibition.
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Brandon Zech writes about the life, work, and legacy of Houston artist and gallerist Wayne Gilbert.
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Brandon Zech writes about his recent visit to Marfa, Texas.
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Interview
Life in Albany: An Interview with the Old Jail Art Center’s Patrick Kelly
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechBrandon Zech talks with Patrick Kelly about his career at the Old Jail Art Center, his thoughts about Albany, and his work as an artist.
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Today: Red towels