Author Archives: artstudio

Ball to capture spirit of Belle Époque Paris

In what could be considered a reference to Southeast Texas, the character Charles Zidler from 2001’s “Moulin Rouge,” greets his audience with, “Outside it may be raining, but in here it’s entertaining.” This line highlights the enthusiasm as The Studio revs up to host its annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser, Jan. 19, rain or shine,

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Master of Line

Exhibition commemorates centenary of Egon Schiele’s death from Spanish flu NEW YORK — The Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the post-World War I planet took the life of more than 50 million people. Among the dead was a 28-year-old Viennese painter and his pregnant wife. In the 100 years since his death, Egon Schiele’s reputation

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DRAWING INSPIRATION

Menil Collection unveils impressive addition HOUSTON — The new addition to the Menil Collection’s campus is, as one would expect, a thing of beauty. The building takes its place on the collection’s campus and, like Renzo Piano’s museum building, is a work of art in itself. The building is dedicated to modern and contemporary drawings,

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Around & About

Local artist Grace Megnet will be the Contemporary Local Artist Show Series featured artist at Finder’s Fayre Art and Antiques Gallery, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6.  Megnet’s show Just Because will exhibit her latest works, with many created especially for this event, as part of the ongoing C.L.A.S.S. series featuring local artists. Finder’s

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