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Christopher Blay and Brandon Zech let you in on some choice online artist conversations taking place across the state this week, with some favorite Texans in the mix.

"'Offerings' needs to be shown literally across the street from a police station. It deserves it."

"Mohammad’s latest series of paintings is deeply inspired by mysticism and the connections between divinity and mankind in the modern world."

An excerpt of a more extensive interview between Xxavier Edward Carter and Ashley Jones for an upcoming catalogue project 'All The Way Down’.

I recently spoke with a handful of Texas makerspaces to see how shutdowns have affected their spaces, the communities they serve, and the mixed experiences of going fully digital. 

Walking through the Texas Civil War Museum was painful, demoralizing, and difficult. I can't imagine how any Black visitors here could feel much differently.

"The moment we listen, we care about ourselves. How resistant is that?"

"I tend to think one can decipher how committed an artist is by their website."

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."

Under the influence of the creative compulsion, the motive is no longer to communicate through the product of our work. Instead, the work becomes a place to hide out.

The Chicano movement was galvanized by — and it became deeply identified with — the struggles of the United Farm Workers Union.

The overall experience was good — and for the brave souls who ventured out, the risks seemed low.

"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. 

The number of murals in Fort Worth has increased sharply over the past two years.

These works are delicate but not fragile, bringing to mind the slogan by queer publisher Genderfail: "radical softness as a boundless form of resistance."

"It takes all of us, but as individuals we need to stand up, open our eyes, be brave and realize this is not the America we should be living in."

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