Every day I scan the web for Texas-related art news; to help me in my tireless quest, I’ve got a list of likely bookmarks I check often. They are the…
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Disclaimer: This story, like any large sculpture, is fabricated. Art League Houston Last week I went to Art League Houston to see Brent Kollock’s Obsession of the…
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DISCLAIMER: Despite evidence to the contrary, I prefer cash. Last week, before going to Will Henry and Matthew Sontheimer’s shows at Butler/Borden Gallery, I stopped in at the Gem…
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As the director of SlideRoom, I have a unique point of view on trends in the arts: contests, grants, education, etc … One interesting trend I am seeing in West…
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DISCLAIMER: Warning: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no vowels are present in this article, the company cannot accept responsibility for any italics or umlaut in the…
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Philip Van Keuren has mounted a fantastic show of his work on paper from the past forty years (at the MAC). This includes poetry, drawings, photographs and photogravure. Impeccably arranged,…
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Yes, folks, welcome to the sixth iteration of the East Austin Studio Tour, the uniquely Austin annual democratic conundrum when also sort of folks cross I-35, a multitude of wacky…
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The Joanna Resort Hotel and Gallery DISCLAIIMER: I have not nor will I ever accept any gifts from the staff and management of The Joanna Resort Hotel and Gallery. …
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Artist and Blogger Dennis Hollingsworth just visited Claremont Graduate School to talk with students. He was struck by their longing for professional assurances about life after school and questions about…
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What’s that old girl scout rhyme? Make new friends, but keep the old… I kept humming this tune to myself this week as I edited both an interview from departing…
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DISCLAIMER: Once again, I have used a lot of words (including a back assward type of pigeon Spanish) and said absolutely nothing, which can be easily explained by the fact…
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Art Critic Carol Diehl, in her recent post Observation on Observation , has written an excellent essay about the importance of writers talking about the art itself, and not getting…
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Dave Hickey, possibly the most well-read art writer in the country, gave quite an interesting talk at the School of Visual Arts several weeks ago. He’s loved, he’s…
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Helen Stoilas has just published an excellent interview with Robert Storr titled: Robert Storr: Most theory has little bearing on art. Here is a snip from the opening remarks: …
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The topic of offering an MFA degree (or even a PhD) has long been a subject of debate. Edward Winkleman recently posted about it again, and the comments show that…
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DISCLAIMER: Nolo Tangere la ursa. Blossom Street Gallery My dear friends, I must ask forgiveness for not writing last week, as I was in New York covering the United…
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Dallas is on the cusp of something. Will it seize the moment? The new Arts District is emerging and Dallas is experiencing an influx of arts faculty and institutional curators…
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I recently moved from Houston to Chicago and betrayed all that I know and believe in by leaving my vehicle behind. YIKES! So now I’m a pedestrian traveling with "Pat…
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Ok, admittedly, I’m just waking up at 11:27. You might be lounging yourself, thinking hmm…what might there be to do today? Well, if you live in Austin, Texas, get moving!…