At Houston’s Embattled Alley Theatre, a Breath of Fresh Air
Artistic director Rob Melrose ushers in a new era for the storied institution with the upcoming fall season, from Shakespeare to Octavio Solis.
Articles by Michael Agresta
The Psychedelic State of South Texas
Fernando A. Flores’s debut novel, ’Tears of the Trufflepig,’ is an exhilarating borderland dystopia.
Margarita Cabrera’s Monumental ‘Arbol de la Vida’ Grows in San Antonio
The artist's collaborative creation, like her other work, is deeply rooted in the communities she works with.
How ‘Checkpoint Carlos,’ a Work of Art Along the Texas Border, Was Inspired by Memories of the Berlin Wall
As government land seizures roil the Valley, a German-born artist points to stark historical parallels.
World-Renowned Architect Sir David Adjaye on Building a “Little Temple of Art” for San Antonio
Ruby City, Adjaye’s first building in Texas, is the vision of the late Linda Pace, and will house her personal collection.
Can Hackers Mess With Texas’s Elections?
Our lack of a voter-verified paper trail and contingency planning make us vulnerable, says Rice University’s Dan Wallach.
Dallas Artist lauren woods is Locked in a Remarkable Museum Stand-off
An exhibition on police brutality prompts allegations, shutdown after curator is dismissed.
Vincent Valdez, the People’s Champion
The first two installments of Vincent Valdez’s The Beginning Is Near trilogy—on view now in Austin and Houston, respectively—paint a picture of a fight for America’s soul.
A New Book Takes a Look at the Legacy of ‘Giant’
How Hollywood came to 1950s Texas with a message of change and emerged with an enigmatic legend.
Timothy Morton Is Houston’s Own Catastrophe Guru
Morton, renowned eco-philosopher and co-curator of a new art exhibit at Ballroom Marfa, sees global warming as a new beginning, not an end.
