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The 21st century is already marked by questions about artificial intelligence, algorithms and the nature of reality versus irreality. Conceptual artist Thomas Demand’s work navigates these themes as an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston …
Read MoreA Houston art legend, the inimitable and trailblazing Floyd Newsum, passed away at the age of 73 this summer. He leaves behind an inspiring and incredible collection of work encompassing drawings, sculptures and paintings. As an artist, Newsum made his…
Read MoreFor decades, works by women artists have been relegated to the margins of art history. One such artist is Janet Sobel, an innovative Ukrainian-American painter who pioneered the use of all-over and drip painting techniques. Although her work pre-dated …
Read MoreThe Great Fire of 1805 almost completely destroyed the city of Detroit. As a result, the city adopted a motto that highlights resilience, adaptability and transition: Speramus meliora; Resurget cineribus — We hope for better things, It shall rise from …
Read MoreTerrell James has loved art since the age of four while studying at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s then Museum School, now the Glassell School of Art. A fourth generation Houstonian and seventh generation Texan, James’ family has a rich conne…
Read MoreIn 1945, Black soldiers from the 761st Battalion encountered a pile of bodies in a concentration camp in Buchenwald. As they confronted the aftermath of the Holocaust, their dejection and helplessness was captured in a black-and-white photograph. This …
Read MoreReflecting on the complexity of reality, artist Radcliffe Bailey once stated: “I always thought the surreal was real to Black people.” Throughout his career, Bailey developed a fusion of collective memory, familial history, narrative, deep …
Read MoreSpring introduces a time of blossoming, reawakening and milder weather. Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt created a beautiful visual ode to the season with his flower and greenery-inspired Italian Garden (1913) painting. But spring also invites us to disc…
Read MorePianist-composer Samora Pinderhughes embodies the idea of speaking truth to power through his open-minded, unapologetically conscious approach to music. He embraces the idea of music that transcends structure and aural soundscapes to become a safe harb…
Read MoreThe Menil Collection’s “Chryssa & New York” exhibit has lifted neon art pioneer Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali, known simply as Chryssa, out of obscurity. Showing through this Sunday, March 10, the comprehensive survey introduces vie…
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