This week: a co-curated retrospective of a major Texas artist in Arlington, an artist's first solo museum exhibition in Houston, an international artist revisits a past residency in San Antonio, and more.
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La elasticidad de la línea: El “buen ojo” de Troy Montes Michie
by Rosa Boshier González 0 commentRosa Boshier González habla de la reciente exposición de la Contemporary Arts Museum Houston titulada "Troy Montes Michie: Rock of Eye".
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Five-Minute ToursVideo
Five-Minute Tours: Ellsworth Ausby at the Houston Museum of African American Culture
by Glasstireby Glasstire 1 commentA video tour of "Ellsworth Ausby: Odyssey" at the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
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Aurora Picture Show, a Houston-based nonprofit media arts organization, has announced that it will move to a new location this fall.
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The Kimbell Art Museum and the William Campbell Gallery in Fort Worth and Art League Houston have announced new hires.
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Interview
Life in Albany: An Interview with the Old Jail Art Center’s Patrick Kelly
by Brandon Zechby Brandon Zech 5 commentsBrandon Zech talks with Patrick Kelly about his career at the Old Jail Art Center, his thoughts about Albany, and his work as an artist.
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Review
A Sea of Beauty and Wonder: An Underwater Journey Through Adela Andea’s World
by Jacky Cortiaus 0 commentJacky Cortiaus writes about artist Adela Andea’s new light works, on view at Anya Tish Gallery in Houston.
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Today: Weaponized childhood objects
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William Sarradet profiles the artists, curators, volunteers, and other people who enliven South Texas' art community.
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News
Austin Artists: Apply Now to 2023 Tito’s Prize Open Call & Win $15,000
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentBig Medium has announced the 2023 Tito’s Prize open call, which will award $15K and a solo exhibition to an Austin-based artist.
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Review
From Darwin to Deepwater: Brandon Ballengée’s “Sculpting Endless Forms” at Redbud Gallery
by Henry G. Sanchez 0 commentHenry G. Sanchez writes about the bioart of Louisiana artist Brandon Ballengée, which is currently on view at Redbud Gallery in Houston.
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A new James Turrell Skyspace installation will debut in southwest Fort Worth later this year.
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Leslie Thompson writes about Works Progress Administration murals commissioned for post offices west of the DFW metroplex.
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Interview
Texit: A Conversation with Outgoing Independent Curator Lauren Cross
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentJessica Fuentes talks with Lauren Cross about her curatorial work across Texas and her future at The Huntington in California.
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Review
Review: “Gabrielle Goliath: Chorus” at the Dallas Contemporary
by Colette Copeland 3 commentsColette Copeland reviews Gabrielle Goliath's video work, which addresses gender-based violence in South Africa.
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An obituary for San Antonio-based Chicano artist Jesse Treviño, who died Monday, February 13, 2023.
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Review
All the Concept-Driven Curiosities we saw at Salon Acme Art Fair in Mexico City
by Bryan Rindfuss 0 commentBryan Rindfuss on his favorite artworks and installations in the 2023 Salon Acme Art Fair in Mexico City.
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News
City of Houston Donates $250K to Emergency Relief Fund for Winter Street Artists
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentHouston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner announced that the City of Houston is donating $250,000 to the Houston Arts Alliance Emergency Relief Fund for artists affected by the Winter Street Studio fire.
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Essay
José Esquivel (1935-2022), Pioneering Chicano Artist, Part 1: The Con Safo Group Years
by Ruben C. Cordova 2 commentsRuben Cordova writes about the prolific Chicano artist José Esquivel, who lived and worked in San Antonio and was involved in the Con Safo Group.
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News
Blanton Museum of Art Acquires Over 5,000 Works from the Cárdenas/Garcia Collection; Receives $500K to Support Latino Art Initiative
by Jessica Fuentes 0 commentThe Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin has launched an initiative focused on expanding its commitment to Latino art.