Ground Truth: Women Land Artists at the Nasher
In 2013, at the Dallas Museum of Art, Leigh Arnold curated Robert Smithson in Texas, a first of its kind look at the famous land artist’s finished and unfinished works in the state.
Visual Art
Coming into Light: Chryssa & New York at The Menil
The Greek artist Chryssa was an influential force on the New York art scene from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, but since that time, she has become deeply under-recognized, despite having created innovative work in light sculpture.
‘Bonnard’s Worlds’ at the Kimbell Art Museum
Pierre Bonnard is one of the influential masters of the early twentieth century.
A Brilliant Legacy: Abraham Ángel at the DMA
Sometimes the drama of an artist’s life can overshadow the art itself. Case in point, Mexican Modernist painter Abraham Ángel, whose paintings are featured in almost every book or exhibition devoted to the period.
Bringing Artists’ Visions to Life: Bob Bursey Leads Texas Performing Arts into the Future
As the head of Austin’s Texas Performing Arts, Bob Bursey plays a leading role in the state’s cultural scene. But he makes no bones about one thing.
Weaving a Collective Mural: Meow Wolf in Grapevine, Texas
The first time I visited strange new art worlds via a space/time refrigerator portal I had to travel to a renovated bowling alley in New Mexico to do so.
Spiraling Vessels: Carlos Rosales-Silva paints a Welcome Mural at San Antonio Museum of Arts
The San Antonio Museum of Art recently rolled out the welcome mural for visitors in the form of a monumental painting by Texas artist Carlos Rosales-Silva, on view through Sept. 2025.
Contemplating Tsherin Sherpa’s Spirits at Asia Society Texas
Renowned Himalayan artist Tsherin Sherpa created the first work of his provocative Spirits series in 2009.
The Female Gaze: Texas Vignette spotlights women artists with art fair dedicated to their work
Though Texas Vignette may be a juried art show focusing solely on female-identifying artists currently living in the Lone Star State, curator Emily Edwards guarantees that everyone is welcome.
Portals to the Divine: Nestor Topchy at the Menil
Nestor Topchy’s iconic portraits are about community and connection.
‘Spanish Light: Sorolla in American Collections’ Shines at the Meadows Museum
In 1909, the Hispanic Society of America in New York City hosted a landmark solo exhibition of Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla’s works.
A Must See: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith traces her Memory Map at The Modern
When a retrospective of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s work arrives at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in October, it might be the first time some Texas patrons will have heard of the groundbreaking artist, activist, educator, and advocate.