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January 8, 2021
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Funky Austin Vintage Shop
Plus: online classes at Austin Bat Cave, embroidery patterns from a Bryan designer, and the best Texas-themed Instagram accounts.
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January 7, 2021
North Texas Artist Jon Flaming’s Paintings Are a Love Letter to Cowboy Culture
Flaming grew up in suburbia, dreaming of his grandparents’ cattle ranch. His work is angular, almost cubist, reimagining the Western art genre.
Art
December 31, 2020
The Photographs That Stopped Us in Our Tracks in 2020
From a homing pigeon in flight to a kayaking trip on the lower Pecos River, these are our favorite images from the year.
Art
December 18, 2020
The Marathon Mini Target Is Gone, Long Live the Marathon Mini Target
Locals are mourning the demolition of a mysterious tourist draw, art installation, and town in-joke.
Art
November 23, 2020
At Age 86, Painter Roger Winter Is Still Reinventing Himself
Once one of Texas’s most prominent artists, Winter was known for depicting idyllic rural scenes and the good life in Dallas. But his later, more experimental work is just as interesting.
Art
November 20, 2020
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, an Impressive New Exhibition Space Opens Amid Hard Times
After decades of planning, the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building will open this weekend as a showcase of modern and contemporary art.
Texas History
November 20, 2020
A Trove of Vintage Photos Reveals a Bygone Texas—and Beyond
A Houston exhibit of images scavenged from junk shops and flea markets offers a view of the past that anticipates the present.
Art
October 20, 2020
A Museum Show in Houston Is Shelved, and the Texas Art Community Cries Foul
After the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and three other museums delayed a retrospective of the painter Philip Guston, who used KKK imagery in his work, Texas art voices weigh in on the controversy.
Art
October 16, 2020
Diedrick Brackens’s New Exhibition Mythologizes Blackness and Queerness
The Mexia-born artist’s new Blanton Museum show, “darling divined,’’ features striking woven textiles that reimagine stories central to his upbringing.
Art
October 6, 2020
An Oral History of notsuoH, Houston’s Most Idiosyncratic “Work of Living Art”
For nearly a quarter century, this bohemian venue and ”social sculpture” has been a gathering place for poets, performance artists, and even a rooster or two.
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Art
September 16, 2020
James Magee Has Been Working on His Masterpiece for Decades, but Completion Isn’t the Point
The Hill, located in the West Texas desert, stirs visitors to confront what they cannot comprehend.
Film & TV
August 26, 2020
The Mild-Mannered Texas Artist Behind Netflix’s ‘Warrior Nun’
San Antonio comic book creator Ben Dunn, 56, had been quietly publishing comics for more than thirty years when Hollywood finally came calling.
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Art
August 26, 2020
On Texas Time: Dana Tanamachi, the Artist Behind the New “Thank You” Stamp
The native Houstonian talks about the art of lettering, how she knew it was time to make a career change, and saying thank you to the U.S. Postal Service.
Art
August 17, 2020
At UT and A&M, Visionary Takes on Yearbooks Celebrate the Beauty of Blackness
These distinct initiatives embody something I long wished for while studying at a predominantly white Texas university: a community of color connected through creativity.
Art
August 11, 2020
A Houston Photo Exhibit Captures the Sense of Solidarity From the Pandemic’s Early Days
The Houston Center for Photography asked people around the world to submit images taken during lockdown. The resulting online show ranges from the mundane to the sublime.
Art
July 31, 2020
This Houston Artist Paints Nostalgic Watercolors for Homesick Texans
In dreamy, finely detailed paintings, Jim Koehn revives old watering holes and mom-and-pop spots around the state.
By Rose Cahalan![Rose Cahalan's Profile Photo]()
Art
July 10, 2020
Why Visual Artist Jammie Holmes Took George Floyd’s Last Words to the Sky
In a new digital exhibition at Dallas Contemporary, Holmes challenges viewers to advocate for justice.
Art
July 9, 2020
A Look at MFAH’s ‘Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power’ Exhibit
The new Houston museum show exemplifies art as both revolution and witness, writes a Houston poet laureate.
Style & Design
June 24, 2020
Critics of the Rothko Chapel Say It’s Too Somber—Will a Pricey Restoration and Skylight Change That?
The visual arts institution intends to realize the artist’s original intentions for the space with its upgrades.
Art
May 22, 2020
How Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts Planned Its Reopening
On Saturday, it'll become the first major art museum in the nation to welcome back the public.
Style & Design
May 20, 2020
For Years, an East Texas Carpenter Has Been Building a Gothic Contraption of Decks and Spikes in a Historic Square
Not everyone in San Augustine is on board for local artist Gary Brewer's perplexing project, which is three stories high and counting.
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Style & Design
May 11, 2020
Daniel Johnston’s Iconic ‘Jeremiah’ Frog Now Has a Brand-Friendly Message to Share: ‘I Know Supreme’
The streetwear brand Supreme announced its clothing collection featuring the late outsider artist’s work.
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Food
May 1, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Changing Up the Classic King Ranch Casserole
Plus, ‘My Darling Vivian,’ a party game for social distancing, and puzzles from the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Art
April 29, 2020
Laura Gao’s ‘The Wuhan I Know’ Comic Dispels Misconceptions About Her Hometown
Troubled by the backlash against the Chinese city since the coronavirus pandemic, the Texan illustrator decided to showcase Wuhan's history, culture, and food.
Art
April 23, 2020
Pins and Needles: Clay Sculptures of Emma Tenayuca and a Pecan Tree
Play with clay and learn about an important figure from Texas history.
Art
April 20, 2020
A San Antonio Artist Is Attempting to Lift People’s Spirits With “Pandemic Lotería”
Rafael Gonzales Jr. has developed a version of the classic game for the age of the coronavirus.
By Cat Cardenas![Cat Cardenas's Profile Photo]()
Art
April 17, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Crafting Your Way Through Quarantine
Plus, a profile of La’Darius Marshall from Netflix’s ‘Cheer,’ flour from Barton Springs Mill, and ‘Naked and Afraid.’
Art
April 13, 2020
The Nine Texans Honored With Guggenheim Fellowships
Novelists, composers, photographers and other creatives living and working in Texas were awarded this year.
Art
April 9, 2020
Pins and Needles: Crepe Paper Wildflowers
Brighten up your living room with a homemade Texas floral arrangement.
Art
April 3, 2020
Despite Museum and Gallery Closures, Texas Institutions Continue to Share Art Digitally
The visual arts are adapting to unprecedented times by experimenting with online platforms.
Art
March 6, 2020
A New Museum Exhibit Places DJ Screw’s Legacy Front and Center
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s show immortalizes the late musician in his hometown.
Art
February 21, 2020
David Cargill’s Long Way
The nonagenarian sculptor, whose pieces are flecked throughout southeast Texas, unveils a career-spanning retrospective in Beaumont.
Art
February 21, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: Taco Night at Zavala’s Barbecue
Plus, artist Shyama Golden, a podcast connecting Texas A&M AgriLife to an underground mango trade, and plenty more.
Art
February 10, 2020
What Would a Frontier-Era Explorer Take Home From Modern-Day Texas?
Installation artist Mark Dion displays his findings in a tongue-in-cheek Fort Worth museum exhibition.
Music
February 7, 2020
An Intimate Photo Exhibit at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum Immortalizes Selena
Photographer John Dyer’s iconic photos of the fallen singer are being shown for the first time.
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Art
January 24, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: ‘I Want More’ by Kaleo
Plus, a Dallas Museum of Art exhibit, ‘Just Mercy,’ and Bryan Washington’s latest short story.
Art
December 28, 2019
An Appreciation: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, Whose Art and Spirit Were as Big as Texas
The 76-year-old artist died just past midnight on Christmas Eve at his home in Austin.
Art
December 23, 2019
“What Were You Wearing?”: A Roving Campus Art Exhibit Addresses Misconceptions About Sexual Assault
The show has traveled to the likes of Texas A&M, Baylor, and Texas Tech.
Art
December 17, 2019
On Texas Time: Cary Fagan, Photographer and Chair Stacking Artist
The Houston-based artist talks about the Houston art scene, working with Solange, and using chairs as a medium.
Art
December 9, 2019
On Texas Time: Ari Brielle, Dallas Visual Artist
The local artist talks about finding her medium, what she’s unlearning, and being an ”emerging artist.”
Arts & Entertainment
December 6, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Mike Judge Production About Blaze Foley
Plus, a Dallas museum for holiday photos, a book about old Hollywood, and late-night pho in Houston.
Art
November 21, 2019
At the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, a Texan Explores What It Means to Leave Then Return Home
Will Boone’s first solo exhibition probes what the Lone Star State means to outsiders and insiders alike.
Art
November 20, 2019
How a Brazilian Artist Found Inspiration in West Texas Prehistory and Deep Ecology
Solange Pessoa’s new exhibition at Ballroom Marfa, ‘Longilonge,’ is rooted in archaeology and human psychology.
Art
November 20, 2019
Fort Worth Art Steps Into the Future
As the Amon Carter Museum reopens, a parallel movement highlighting local artists is flourishing.
Art
November 13, 2019
How a Public Art Project in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez is Spurring Cross-Border Conversations
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s interactive ‘Border Tuner’ is visible this month from both cities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Art
October 16, 2019
On Texas Time: Carter Watkins, Bead Sculpture Artist
The Austin native talks making a beaded guitar for Shakey Graves—and how a skull on the side of the road helped him find his medium.
Art
October 10, 2019
Illustrator Arturo Torres Brings Basketball, Movies, and Other Things to Life on the Page
The Dallas-based artist has collaborated with writer Shea Serrano on multiple ‘New York Times’ best-sellers.
Art
October 4, 2019
How Zines Are Revolutionizing San Antonio’s Art Scene
Artists are preparing to launch the city’s largest zine festival on October 5th.
The National Podcast of Texas
September 23, 2019
Austin Kleon: “Scumbags and Lowlifes Can Create Beautiful Art”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, a conversation with the writer/illustrator about sustaining a creative life, the state of self-help, and the perils of cancel culture.
Art
September 19, 2019
The Minds Behind ‘Prada Marfa’ Bring Unconventional Art to Dallas
Elmgreen & Dragset are back in Texas, this time with their first major U.S. museum exhibition.