Impressionists are Coming!
‘The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’ at MFAH
Author Archives: artstudio
Houston Museum of Natural Science: More than Grafitti
Houston Museum of Natural Science explores spiritual roots of prehistoric art. “It’s often said, ‘It’s because they became homo sapiens sapiens that they started to create art,’ but I tend to think…that it is through art that they became humans, and … through their creations, they invented us.” — Jean-Claude Joiree, Philosopher Eighteen thousand years
‘Love Letters’ offers perfect date nights
Couples looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s weekend have the perfect chance to fan the romantic flames with a night of theater and fine dining in sumptuous 1930s surroundings. Outside the Box will present two chances to see A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” at the Beaumont Woman’s Club, Feb. 14 and 15. The historic
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit: Recent work by Elizabeth Fontenot
Recent work by Elizabeth Fontenot opens with a reception Feb. 1, and will be on display at The Studio through Feb. 22.
Acquae Obscurae: Call for Entries
Invitational Exhibition of epic proportions from the depths of the imaginary “Neches River Chasm”. Opening Reception Saturday, March 1, 7-10pm. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend this free event. This is an art party and costumes or themed attire is encouraged. Curated by Beau Dumesnil, Karen Long Dumesnil and Andy
TASI darkroom opens
The Art Studio, Inc. has revamped its darkroom facility. Access to the darkroom is open to all members of The Art Studio for a fee of $35 a month, photographer Joe Winston said. “The aim is to get people to sign up for monthly usage access and to get everyone up to speed on the basics
Splendors of Courtesans and Miseries of Working-Class Boys
Museum of Fine Arts Houston hosts ‘Antonio Berni: Juanito and Ramona’ “Art is a response to life. To be an artist is to undertake a risky way to live, to adopt one of the greatest forms of liberty, to make no compromise.” — Antonio Berni Images of Antonio Berni (1905-1981), one of the greatest
Repurposed Reads
Hoerth gives new life to ‘retired’ books The table is littered with tiny slivers of paper. Despite the buzz of activity surrounding her, artist Susan Hoerth smiles as she buries herself in a book. Hoerth is not reading, however. She is attacking the pages with scissors and blade. But this is no act of desecration.
Silent Night, Geeky Night: The Annual Gift Guide
Once again, it’s time for the annual guide to the perfect gifts for the nerd you love Well it’s that time of year again. You’ve all got geeky friends on your lists and you have no idea what to get them that will show them they are understood — to show them that you have
“Nice” is Not Nice: Luc Tuymans’ exhibit at Menil
Luc Tuymans’ exhibit at Menil Collection questions reality The opening line of this review should contain some type of disclaimer such as, “What you are about to see is not for the faint of heart, nor the faint of mind, or for anyone who has recently been plagued with severe depression and anxiety.” The exhibition