Reimagining a Classic: Houston Ballet’s Stanton Welch Breathes New Life into Raymonda
Stanton Welch’s links to Raymonda reach back to before he was even born.
A Blurred Utopia: Town Meeting 1978-2028 by Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin
In 1978, around 4,000 LGBTQIA+ Houstonians convened at the Astro Arena.
Modern Art & Politics: Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum Brings an Astonishing Collection of German Art Spanning Both World Wars to Texas
Through more than 70 pieces from Berlin’s esteemed Neue Nationalgalerie, the latest exhibition at Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum gives American audiences a rare opportunity to explore the artistic developments within one of history’s most infamous periods. Modern Art and Politics in Germany: 1910-1945 runs through June 22.
Discoveries of the Dallas Design District
For many years, we have traveled to Dallas to visit the city’s art venues, and the number of galleries has grown considerably.
Fade To Black: Week-Long Arts Festival Amplifies Black Voices in Houston
At a time when many institutions are pulling away from telling diverse stories, Houston is proudly showing its support for the Black artistic community with the Fade To Black Festival.
An Artistic Voyage East of the Pacific: The Carter Examines the Impact of Asian American Art in its Newest Exhibition to its History
Known for its stellar collection of American art, the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth is expanding the definition of what art and artists from the United States could be.
Celebrating 125 Years, the Dallas Symphony Looks Back to its History
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is heading for a red-letter day: May 22 will mark the 125th anniversary of the group’s first concert.
More than a Distant Memory: Michael Tracy at the McNay
The internet is peppered with a handful of articles about the artist Michael Tracy, the majority of which take either his extravagant but gruff personality or his 2024 passing as their subject matter.
Leaping into the Unknown: The Risks and Rewards of World Premieres
Everyone loves a good first, from races to teams to a step on the moon, but when it comes to theater, being the first to offer a brand new work is not without risks.
A Transformative Century: Black Queer Ecstasy at Art Galleries at Black Studies at UT Austin
It’s doubtful that a mystic Carmelite nun was the inspiration for scientists at the German company Merck when they developed 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as ecstasy and molly, in 1912.
Style & Luminosity: Tamara de Lempicka at the MFAH
Climb the stairs to the second level of the Law Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and you encounter two silent, black-and-white films, projected on the wall near the entrance to Tamara de Lempicka, the first major museum retrospective of the Art Deco pioneer and one of the 20th century’s most underappreciated artists.