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A half-century of anyone’s artistic activity is a lot of ground to cover, and Hester describes the upcoming show as a collage of his work, with all the variation one might expect in art produced for commerce and culture over such a span of time.

"One of the most influential artists for me has been Teresita Fernández."

"The thing I've found about the projects here in Texas is people have a very progressive attitude towards art regardless of their political philosophy."

The legendary Cuban-American designer-filmmaker cut to black last week at the age of 83. You may not know his name, but you’ve likely seen his work and have definitely seen his influence.

"The artist as someone who needs to source material has always been a thing, but it has come into high relief in the art and technology space."

“I knew right then I had to find out what was really going on in this place. I had to stay right here. Never made it to California.”

Blankness in a human is frightening. Anonymity in a person is menacing.

"An artist's life is about continually challenging oneself... . It’s the complete antithesis of emotional and economic security. It’s about challenging people NOT to like what you do."

"So SWAMP was where I was based, in a garage apartment in one corner of where the Menil Collection property is."

"People here in the U.S. are anxious to fulfill their dream, but it is realized in an abbreviated or distorted form."

“It’s like when a writer finds a voice that is uniquely theirs. Mine was to be an empowered citizen witness, and the camera provided me with a technical shortcut to that voice.”

"The art world needs to become more accessible and affordable or it risks becoming irrelevant."

Glasstire talks to longtime Houston artist Richard Stout about his life, his career as a professor, and his art. 

"Everything I was doing in the mid '90s as a teenager has become a big business and side hustle for many artists."

You can be forgiven for not knowing his name, even if you live in the Austin area. "It makes perfect sense, me being a narrative painter. It’s clearly an extension of my songwriter-self.”

Brandon Zech talks to longtime Houston-based curator Sally Sprout about her time curating shows for the Transco/Williams Tower, the future of the building's exhibition program, and how Houston's art scene has changed over the past 30 years.

In his work, Arnall tries to come to terms with the long history of American traditions of erasure and violence, through links to his own family.

Smith is the real deal. His creations come from a deep-seated desire to share his message with the world, and in his later years, his life has become synonymous with his work.

"Our ideas and imaginings of AI are clouded by the people and industries who develop the technology. This is why it is important that creative people — artists of all kinds — engage critically and imaginatively with emerging technology."

"I like the idea of the baroque — this quiet overwhelming sensation."