Valderas' signs wield cultural vernacular as armor in an aesthetic skirmish. They’re here to provoke.
"Giovanni Valderas"
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An exhibition of works by Dallas native Giovanni Valderas. “In Forged Utopia, Valderas appropriates two disparate symbols – real estate signs and piñatas. These symbols are juxtaposed to create mixed-media works…
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A site-specific installation on Art League’s sculpture patio. This work takes on the format of a real estate sign to address the repercussions of gentrification and marginalization.
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3-D paintings involving deconstructed piñatas.
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An exhibition in which the artists contemplate their personal histories.
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UNT Graduate student Giovanni Valderas debuts new paintings for his MFA Thesis exhibition.
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The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas has opened applications for its annual Artist Grants initiative for North Texas artists.
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From 500X: “The 2023-2024 season marks the 45th anniversary of 500X Gallery, the oldest artist-run cooperative in the state of Texas. Over the years, 500X Gallery has become an incubator…
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From Kirk Hopper Fine Art: “More Contemporary American Art is a group exhibition featuring thirteen American artists who live and work in Texas. These artists, ranging from emerging to well…
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From Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery: “Co-curated by Christine Adame and Lari Gibbons, Duets brings together 8 artists who transform their artistic practice through shared experience, knowledge and dialogue. Featuring the…
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Art League Houston has announced that its open call for exhibition proposals will launch on Friday, September 1, 2023.
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Aunque Josué es uno de los pocos practicantes trabajando en el ecosistema del arte contemporáneo en Brownsville, su tenacidad ha sido inquebrantable a pesar de los retos y contratiempos.
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Leslie Moody Castro interviews artist Josue Rawmirez about his relationship to the border, the Rio Grande Valley, and his practice.
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The Meadows Museum has released a call for applications for the 2022 Moss/Chumley Award. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 28, 2022.
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From Sam Houston State University: “Works related to issues of social justice and the urban landscape Curated by Michael Henderson and Dr. Melissa L. Mednicov” Featuring: Maria Cristina Jadick, Phillip…
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Noah Simblist in conversation with Jeff Williams, Kysa Johnson, Cruz Ortiz, Ry Rocklen, Giovanni Valderas, Anoka Faruqee, Angela Dufresne, Lauren Cross, and Keliy Anderson-Staley.
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From Texas Woman’s University: Featuring: Christine Adame, Alex Epps, Meg Griffiths, Sara Ishii, Julie Libersat, Colby Parsons, Sheli Petersen, Tanya Synar, Giovanni Valderas, Blake Weld.
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“There are incredible indigenous cultures that have been developing technologies with clay for thousands of years.”
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"When I was a kid, a clown picked me up and I cried."
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Glasstire 3×3: Violette Bule — Who or what has influenced your work?
by Glasstireby Glasstire“I try to create a piece of work that can be the piece of work of others. It's not done. People will finish whatever I'm trying to share with them.”