Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...wall – so it is with the work's creator, Michael Ray Charles. Standing in this intimate space containing some..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Landmarks Debuts Michael Ray Charles Sculpture at UT

For his Landmarks art commission, Michael Ray Charles transforms crutches into stars

"...Michael Ray Charles – you may remember him as a..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Other Voices on Michael Ray Charles

"...Houston artist Garry Reese, describing his child's reaction to Charles' painting Beware in an open letter published in ArtLies..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Arts Feature

Charles Attal Discusses C3/Live Nation Deal

“We needed each other”

"...“This business is all relationships,” nodded Charles Attal in an exclusive interview at the Chronicle last..."

Feb. 26, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Cult of Ray

Ray Benson steps out from behind the Wheel.

"...Everybody knows Ray Benson: the big guy with the big hat, booming..."

July 18, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Painting Race

Getting Inside Michael Ray Charles' Provocative Images

"...SOMEPLACE, SOMEWHERE, SOMETIME, SOMEDAY. IT COULD HAPPEN, says Michael Ray Charles on his Liberty Bros. Permanent Daily Circus..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Bamboozled

"...Lee. Starring: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Rapaport, Tommy Davidson, Mos Def, Thomas Jefferson Byrd and..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beware of a Holy Whore

"...and plastic form of filmmaking. Shot by the amazing Michael Ballhaus, there are numerous breathtaking tracking shots that follow..."

Nov. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...related my story about difficulties with staff. Any other portrayal of the events may mislead readers into believing I..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...Women Voters, Common Cause, Governer Romer, Clean Water Action, Gray Panthers, and Colorado PIRG, or the Common Cause sponsors..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...30, 2003. Contributing nominations were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); freelance writers..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Post-Minstrel Syndrome

Blackface Is a white fantasy about the way things used to be

"...And with these thoughts in mind, I sought out Michael Ray Charles...."

June 20, 2003 Arts Feature by Verushka Gray

Landmarks' Amistad América

You want a wall? Landmarks and artist José Parlá have a wall for you.

"...R Y O N E, James Turrell's Skyspace, and Michael Ray Charles' (Forever Free) Ideas, Languages and Conversations, commissioned..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Production, Musical Hairspray, Zilker Theatre Productions She Loves Me, Mary Moody Northen..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Articulations

Ridiculous Theatre Company's Everett Quinton comes to Austin to do a "twisted" version of Oliver! for Zach, Ballet Austin gets in touch with New York, and honors for painter Michael Ray Charles and Austin Babtist Women.

"...alum of the Ridiculous Theatre Company and colleague of Charles Ludlam. Fellow Ridiculous Company member Eureka will direct and..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Atelier 2008: Selections from the Department of Art & Art History Faculty at the University of Texas at Austin

The exhibit has moments of direct correlation that would not have been achieved without guest curator James Elaine

"...Of the 16 artists chosen for the exhibit, only Michael Ray Charles re-creates racial epithets with works like (Liberty..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...to April 30, 2003, were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); Statesman freelance..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Prints Charming

Marking Austin's Museum of Art's "Fresh Ink" Exhibit

"...Duran (best known for his public art project murals), Michael Ray Charles (whose paintings, big as old-time circus posters..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

The Umlauf x Sky Candy: Burlesque Ball

An elegant night of high-flying finery & bodacious bidding battles

"...garden and museum (who recently brought us that stunning Michael Ray Charles exhibition) has teamed up with the daring..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Unpacking AISD's Plan for School Closures on The Austin Chronicle Show

"School Changes" unveiled, plus Michael Ray Charles' new solo show

"...Editor Robert Faires joins us to discuss the new "Michael Ray Charles" exhibit at Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum,..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

UT's Public Arts Program Debuts an Ambitious New Project

Landmarks presents Ann Hamilton’s O N E E V E R Y O N E at the Dell Medical School

"...color caught in the obscuring embrace of a great grayish void. Curiously, though, there are two areas where the..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Landmarks' Public Art at UT

"...(Forever Free) Ideas, Languages, and Conversations by Michael Ray Charles, 2015 Gordon-White Bldg. atrium, Whitis & 24th..."

Jan. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

"Comic Release: Negotiating Identity for a New Generation"

The Arthouse exhibition "Comic Release" is well worth seeing if you like to give your mind's teeth something complex to chew on or you appreciate the vernacular of comic books and graffiti or even if you don't

"...Disney-dropping message of the artist's mixed media work American Prayer, and you'll probably even forgive the misspelling of his..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Culture Flash!

Tapestry can dance this season after all, Austin artists may be the new Marfa lights, Angelina Eberly fires up the Avenue, and 'Cracks in the Pavement' gets national recognition

"...call for support went out, with Executive/Artistic Director Acia Gray establishing a Sept. 30 deadline for raising $30,000. If..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Art of the Business of Art

Gallery owners David Berman, Wally Workman, and Steve Clark talk about their lives promoting artists and selling art

"...Berman has a slight build, gray hair, and a mild-mannered presence that is offset by..."

July 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Next Edition

For more than 13 years, Flatbed Press has been producing some of the most exquisite collectible prints made by contemporary Texas artists, but these days its owners are starting to plan for a new incarnation of Flatbed that may not include them.

"...Art and the Brooklyn Museum of Art (work by Michael Ray Charles) and the Whitney Museum of American Art..."

June 13, 2003 Arts Feature by Madeline Irvine

Postscripts

"...November 20, 7pm, at Barnes & Noble Westlake, artist Michael Ray Charles will be discussing his work, captured in..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Books Column by Clay Smith

East Austin Studio Tour

The city's autumn marathon of art covers work by some 300 artists in 175 venues

"...13, and Elaine Barber, and a fire performance by Michael Price...."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"...famous artists are represented. Work runs the gamut from Michael Ray Charles' stereotype-exploiting prints to Kate Breakey's elegant hand-colored..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

One Night Only!: in Uncharted Waters with an Über-diva

"...Perhaps the most startling piece is Michael Ray Charles' White Power, a racially charged work done..."

July 31, 1998 Arts Review

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