Writer and curator Leslie Moody Castro writes about a past Venice that continues to contend with its precarious future.
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News
6th Annual Bayou City Clay Crawl to Occur in Houston December 4th
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentThe Bayou City Clay Crawl, organized by ClayHouston, will feature 38 artists in eight studios across Houston.
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Review
Review: “David LaChapelle: Make Believe” at Fotografiska, New York City
by William Sarradet 0 commentWilliam Sarradet reviews a survey of one of the most prolific and recognizable living American photographers.
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John Forse imagines Norman Rockwell's iconic "Freedom from Want" as a victim of the recent food-inspired climate change protests.
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This week: solo shows honoring award-winning artists in Houston, a group show exploring the aesthetics of camp and queerness in Dallas, an exhibition of photograms created using expired gelatin silver paper found in Robert Rauschenberg’s darkroom, and more.
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A list of Texas museums participating in the worldwide Museum Store Sunday, a day of discounts and other promotions.
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An obituary for Frances Parker Marzio, Curator Emerita of the Glassell Collections, Africa, Oceania, the Americas, and Antiquities at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and widow of MFAH director Peter Marzio.
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Profile
In the Public Eye: Elizabeth Akamatsu’s Latest Sculptures
by Caleb Bellby Caleb Bell 2 commentsCaleb Bell on the large-scale public artwork of Nacogdoches-based sculptor Elizabeth Akamatsu, which can be seen in Houston, Denton, and Fort Worth.
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Five-Minute ToursVideo
Five-Minute Tours: Robin Utterback at Foltz Fine Art, Houston
by Glasstireby Glasstire 0 commentA video walkthrough of Robin Utterback's exhibition at Foltz Fine Art.
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Interview
Land, Image and Descendents: Talking with Jamie Robertson
by Carris Adamsby Carris Adams 0 commentCarris Adams interviews artist Jamie Robertson about the role familial histories and archives play in her work.
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As the holiday season approaches, make plans to attend local parades in Dallas, Houston, and beyond.
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News
Meow Wolf Receives Community Feedback from North Texas-Area Conversations
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentMeow Wolf has received feedback from artists and community members in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Grapevine.
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Donna Tennant on the rhythmic and lyrical paintings of Robin Utterback.
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Today: Red towels
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News
125 Works from Fayez Sarofim’s Collection go on Long-Term Loan to the MFAH
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has announced that 125 masterworks from Fayez Sarofim’s private collection will go on long-term loan to the institution, starting in 2023.
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Jessica Fuentes and William Sarradet discuss the different ways artists create work in response to violence.
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News
Recent Acquisitions by Texas Art Museums Include Works by Kara Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, James Surls & Others
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentAn overview of recent acquisitions by art organizations across Texas, including museums in Dallas, Fort Worth, Rockport, and San Antonio.
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Leslie Moody Castro recounts her visit to the Venice Biennale, and reflects on an exhibition she curated in the city of 25 artists from Mexico.
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News
Applications Are Open for the 2023 Artist INC Professional Development Seminar in Houston
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentThe Mid-America Arts Alliance and Fresh Arts, a Houston-based nonprofit, have announced an open call for its 2023 Artist INC cohort.
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Barbara Purcell on Bruce Munro’s site-specific, outdoor installation at UT Austin's Wildflower Center.