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William Sarradet and Christina Rees recommend some choice shows that Texas galleries have on view right now, whether through a window, online, or by appointment. 

"An exhibition of new works by Jana Swec and Jonas Criscoe exploring the concept of entropy through movement, pattern, cycles and decay."

"In keeping with the theme of masks, visitors are encouraged to wear a creative face mask when visiting the exhibition."

"Texas Legends highlights the work of two prolific Texas-based artists, William Anzalone and Cruz Ortiz."

Christina Rees and Brandon Zech discuss a recent shakeup in the New York gallery scene and how the pandemic will affect art galleries long term. 

Museum staff and city contractors have been working steadily since Saturday to remove water and evaluate the entire first floor.

The Texas-based artists whose works will be online include Robert Pruitt, Scott Stark, Jennifer Lane, Nick Bontrager, Prince Varughese Thomas, Krista Steinke, Kelly Sears, and The Art Guys.

Christopher Blay and Christina Rees run down some of their favorite artworks that could only be made by Texans in Texas.

"Asia Society Texas Center curator Bridget Bray takes us on a vertical tour to explore artist Miya Ando's installation."

"The limestone walls and floors that are a hallmark of Asia Society Texas Center's architecture are also home to fossils dating to the Jurassic era."

"Shore's work exudes a peacefulness and mindfulness that invites the viewer to meditate on their connectedness with nature and our world."

The work of Prince, a deeply spiritual and political self-taught artist, is ubiquitous throughout Houston in its institutions' collections as well as private collections.

Dr. Brettell was an educator, museum administrator, fundraiser, and internationally known Impressionism scholar.

"The exhibition title refers to the Confucian theory of Anthropocosmic Vision, which entails the notion of unity between the cosmos and all living things, including Earth itself."

"Clay’s multi-dimensional installations challenge the viewers’ perception of materiality, space and presence."

Brandon Zech and Christina Rees run down their favorite art and not-quite-art attractions you can spot from your car while driving across the state.

"The works, including his jigsaw puzzle 'paintings', showcase his ability to masterfully combine various parts to create a dynamic whole."

"'Prelude' examines the dark crevices of human nature, and holds it up through the rosy lens of childhood."

Christina Rees and Brandon Zech discuss all of the weird things we love (and hate) about the art world.

The photographs, which have been featured in an exhibition that’s been traveling across Texas for the past three years, are the focus of Orton’s book, “The Upshaws of County Line; An American Family,” which is a documentation of the County Line community’s history through photographs and oral histories of the families who lived there.