Photographs by Fazal Sheikh at MFAH “There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” — Robert Frank “You know a lot about the photographer by seeing his photographs,” Fazal Sheikh says. He gives an impression of a calm, quiet man. Like his demeanor, his works have a peaceful, meditative quality.
In addition to temporary exhibitions in its galleries, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas also shows works by locally-known artists in their Café Arts series. These works are made by both up-and-coming artists and ones who have been working for decades. DJ Kava, whose photography will be shown in Café Arts through the beginning of
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The Beaumont Art League’s annual membership show will be on display June 10 through July 15, with an opening reception, 7 p.,. to 9 p.m., June 10. Entries will be accepted May 31 through June 3, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Membership dues may be paid upon entry. Limit three entries for each artist. “BAL’s
May, the relief month. Relief from school, relief for vacations, relief from the regular routine and relief from another publication season. I always enjoy the challenge of providing some insight into what is going on at The Studio but it’s nice to have a breather from these obligations to transfer to other obligations. I would
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Thanks to all the participants of our members exhibition and a big hat tip to our juror Dennis Kiel. I would also like to recognize Scott LeBurn as one of our benefactors for TASIMJAE 2017 who helped fund the amazing cash awards given out this year. Another wonderful contribution benefitting all the shows is a
TASIMJAE 2016 winner’s ‘No Message Needed’ shows strength, confidence Contemporary artists often work at length to come up with the perfect title for their show, a title that will convey both the meaning of their work as well as leave a profound impression on the viewer. Artist Kwanzaa Edwards’ “No Message Needed” bypasses the typical esoteric
DMA hosts insightful view of 20th century Mexican art, culture To describe an all-encompassing exhibition in a few choice words is like describing a good meal as just being “tasty.” The Dallas Museum of Art’s “México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde” is worthy of several thousands of descriptions covering some
Modern and Contemporary Cuban Art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Yo soy un hombre sincero, / donde crece la palma,/ Y antes de morirme quiero/ Echar mis versos del alma. I am a truthful man/ From where the palm tree grows,/ And before dying I want/ To let out the verses of my soul. — “Guantanamera,” lyrics, adapted from
