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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance -
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Hip Haven's Moving Sale plus Estate Sale
Austin decor maker Hip Haven will be downsizing and moving to a new location. They'll have loads of great Hip Haven merchandise discounted from 15-50% off, plus 2000 square feet of vintage and antique items from multiple estates. Cash, card, or Venmo accepted. (Doors open promptly at 11--no earlybirds!)Sat. Apr. 27, 11am-5pmHip Haven Inc.
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Dance
Metamorphosis Dance: Ballet Under the Stars
This season’s show, ready to glorify Zilker's hillside theatre, features the music of Ludwig Minkus, known for his ballets Don Quixote and La Bayadère. The virtuosi of Metamorphosis Dance will be joined by guest artists from Ballet Austin and Ballet San Antonio and will also debut works created by the company's artists.Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1, 7:45pm. Donations accepted. -
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Andrew Dismukes
He's currently in his second year as a writer for Saturday Night Live, is he? Huh – almost makes a person wanna watch TV again, because this Dismukes, this former Austinite, is, I mean, he's funny enough to make you, like, rupture something. This opportunity to catch the guy onstage at the Velv is like a don't-miss treat you can give yourself this weekend. So, what, it's not your birthday? Fuck your birthday – you deserve this show tonight, you totally do!May 31-June 1. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $10. -
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Asteroid B-612
ProyectoTeatro and Chamacos Dance Company present an evening of contemporary dance based on Saint-Exupery's Little Prince, featuring works by local and international choreographers.May 31-June 2. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 4pm. $10-20. -
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Dex & Abby
Sean and Corey are enjoying the beginning of a relationship and new home; but their dogs, Abby and Dex, are definitely not. So there are a few conflicts to deal with in the relationships of all four characters, and – you won't believe what happens next in the world premiere of this new pet-friendly comedy from Allan Baker, directed by Robert Tolaro for Ground Floor Theatre.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-45. -
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EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING!
To close this 19th year of making dances for her company, Kathy Dunn Hamrick has revisited pivotal moments from previous works, placed them within new contexts, given them new meaning, and created a whimsical hourlong show that stands alone as an entirely new dance. So now here comes everything KDHDC, in a stunning reinvention of original music scores, graphic art, video, and costumes.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 4pm. $19-21. -
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Fream Ad Wall
The percussive powerhouse of line upon line presents an evening in which artificial intelligence, synthetic voices, video projection, and bespoke electronic kits imbue two major works by the Costa Rica-born, Vancouver-based composer Mauricio Pauly.May 31-June 2. Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $10-18. -
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Hamilton
This, in case you somehow didn't know (and please accept our sincere congratulations on finally waking up from that years-long coma, yo, it's good to have you back), is Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop musical about America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Brought to town by the good people of Broadway in Austin, it's a phenomenon that's worthy of its endless hype, and they say tickets are possibly still available if you were born on a full moon, the wind is coming in from the northeast, and the Westlake sibyl dances a clockwise tarantella during consultation. Or, better: See the website right here for the show's two-days-before ticket lottery.May 28-June 16. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $79-539. -
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Henry V
Penfold Theatre stages this Shakespearean wartime classic out in that fabled Round Rock Amphitheatre in the park, featuring a fine cast directed by Liz Fisher.Through June 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. Extra show, Sun., June 23, 8pm. Free. -
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Studio Series Show
This is an evening of critique-in-process dance performances by four independent Austin-based choreographers: Alexa Capareda, Emily Rushing, Lauren Tietz, and Rae Fredericks. Curated and conceived by Kirstan Clifford; curated and moderated by Michaeli Brunk. Note: RSVP via email and they'll tell you where it's at.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $10. -
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The Broadway Soprano
Lisa Vroman is "America’s most versatile soprano whose engaging and vivacious stage presence captivates audiences wherever she goes," and here she honors the female heroines of Broadway with the greatest hits from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Gershwin, Lloyd Webber, Sondheim, and many more – with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, as conducted by Peter Bay.Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1, 8pm. $18-100. -
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Wakey, Wakey
"Though the man telling the jokes is sitting down (he's in a wheelchair), dying is a stand-up routine in this glowingly dark, profoundly moving new play by Will Eno,” states The New York Times. From the playwright of Thom Pain (based on nothing) comes this welcome work of theatre, embodied here by Ken Webster and Maria Latiolais; directed by Mark Pickell for Capital T Theatre. And here's our review of the show's previous presentation.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $20-30.
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Visual Arts
Angela Shelf Medearis: Our People
During 2018, Medearis – known to millions as The Kitchen Diva – donated several books, manuscripts, photographs, awards, and research papers to the Carver Museum. Now, they’ve been curated and presented as this new exhibition.Through June 23 -
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Ao5 Gallery: Diane Rosaz
This figurative expressionist explores emotional and spiritual concepts through female portraiture, her charcoal sketches emphasizing the hands, faces, and feet of her subjects, which are further imbued with bright acrylic color and pattern.Through June 7 -
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Art Happens Here: Spring Fling Festival
This first annual event is a one-day, juried art show that connects fine artists with the community. "Think of it," they say, "as a show-and-tell exhibit, sale, and all-day art workshop party." OK, then – that's just what we'll do.Sat., June 1, noon-5pm. Free. -
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Austin Baroque Orchestra: Eine Kleine Kammermusik
The ABO closes their eighth concert season with a venture into the performance of Romantic-era music on period instruments. Hear Beethoven from before he sounded like Beethoven! And, of course, much more.Sat., June 1, 7:30pm. $10-30. -
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Bird Bath & Beyond
Gold n' George present a show of bird dances and songs, a shared repertoire of mysterious and magical creatures, created by Heloise Gold in collaboration with Rosalyn Nasky, Kelsey Oliver, Kelly Hasandras, Kate Taylor, and Lulu Fisher. And, look – our Robert Faires has written a whole feature about it.May 30-June 2. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $18-50. -
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Black Widow Burlesque: Occult Solstice
This award-winning troupe of burlesque deviants continue the grand tradition of weird horror burlesque and high-flying aerial antics with a show in which the sun rises on demon lovers and strange seductions. Beware the devils in sheep's clothing!Sat., June 1, 8:30pm. $15 and up. -
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Book of Will
Lauren Gunderson's excellent comedy features William Shakespeare's friends and fellow actors in The King's Men company doing whatever it takes to make sure that true versions of the Bard's plays survive – by compiling the First Folio, thwarting all the tailcoat-riding bastardized versions, faithfully recapturing the words that shaped their lives. Directed by Lara Toner Haddock for Austin Playhouse. And, prithee, what did our reviewer think of the show?Through June 30. Thu.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $36-42 (student discounts available). -
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Butridge Gallery: The South Welcomes You Home
The devolution of the Austin sky. Texas caves reimagined as intergalactic landscapes. The peculiar yet familiar renderings of Southern life. Behold, as artists Mae Crocker, Renee Victor, and Heidi Pitre celebrate the beauty and quirks of this land we call home.Through June 8 -
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Camiba Art: Adreon Henry's World
It's the first Camiba solo show for this master of silkscreening, vinyl weaving, and graphic manipulations. It's a look into the vivid and complex machinations of a creative mind via handmade manifestations that will delight your eyes. Recommended.Through June 29 -
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Carver Museum: Constant Escape
Founding members of the Austin-based Black Mountain Project – Adrian Aguilera, Betelhem Makonnen, and Tammie Rubin – debut a new body of work in sculpture, photography, text, and video. Also on display at the Carver: "Re-Membering Is the Responsibility of the Living," an installation by Taja Lindley.Through July 27 -
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Chickens in the Yard
This new play by Paul Kruse explores the story of a family through the eyes of their four chickens, delving into memory, identity, queerness, and what it means to make a home. DIrected by Alice Stanley, performed on the Vortex's outdoor stage.May 24-June 2. Wed.-Sun., 8:30pm. $15-35. -
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Co-Lab Projects: Ebony Reprinted
What does Dana Robinson use to create her monoprints? Images that circulated in printed advertisements, images from which she's removed traces of exploitative white-dominated capitalist visual language to allow the individuals pictured to regain their agency in the world. Images from vintage Ebony magazine ads, in this show.Through June 29 -
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Dana Gould
You know this Gould from The Aristocrats, of course, or from seven years of The Simpsons. Now he's in town from L.A., never mind the potentially misplaced hamster, to make you laugh at Cap City.May 30-June 1. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $14-23. -
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Davis Gallery: METROmorphosis
This new show features works by Annie Darling and David Elliott, the paintings and sculpture on display here offering each artist's own vision – always colorful, sometimes dazzling – of our quickly expanding and changing city.Through July 13 -
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Dimension Gallery: Niche Construction
This new show of beautiful sculptural works by Laura Latimer is informed and inspired by the way an organism physically modifies an environment or moves to another habitat that better suits its needs. (Kind of like the way Dimension's outdoor Sculpture Park moved across the street, y'might say, and you could experience that before or after viewing this fine exhibition.)Through June 22 -
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Elisabet Ney Museum: A Permanent Record
Heidi Pitre's ink drawings on vintage library cards merge art and literature, nostalgia and history, and recycling and reusing. And here's our review of the show.Through June 2 -
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Ethos: Phantom Cornucopia
Well, yes, this is a music release party. But it's by Ethos – of, you know, the X & Y Trilogy of cybernetic operas; of Elytra and Black Tower and all those other Vortex-rocking shows; of that Electric Planet Ensemble. So we're heralding the event right here, tyvm, and looking forward to Chad Salvata performing "Jezebel Spirit" live.Sat., June 1, 9:30pm -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Misread Signs
This exhibition of new work and performances by Yuliya Lanina explores the effects of trauma on the human psyche, the exhibition beginning with her signature paintings of collaged, malformed characters that later come to life in a three-channel, immersive animation. You know how some artists can burn pretty brightly? Lanina is gonna be, as usual, on fire. Recommended.Through June 2 -
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Harry Ransom Center: The Rise of Everyday Design
Here's a new and detailed look at the history of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America, showing how it transformed the homes and lives of ordinary people and how it continues to influence modern design.Through July 14 -
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ICOSA Gallery: Negative Space (and other planes of there)
Exploring the in-between of signifiers and narrative, Leon Alesi and Bug Davidson cite ancestral lineage, uncomfortable compromise, and abrasion of edges in this new two-person show of photography, moving images, installation, assemblage, and found objects.Through June 22 -
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Imagine Art: Rebirth & New Blooms
Here's a show that aims to "capture the essence of new growth, new beginnings, renewed spirit and heart," as curated by Lacey Richter.Through June 21 -
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Inversion Ensemble: Heroes/Monsters: Songs of Legends & Beasts
Austin’s acclaimed choral collective explores mythic tales of heroes, monsters, legendary triumphs, and dramatic failures through new music by local composers. Hear musical stories of King Lear, the frightening dragon Ladon, ancient Baal, terrifying Medusa, and more. This concert includes premieres of new works by composers Trevor F. Shaw, Robbie LaBanca, Adrienne Inglis, Alexander Johnson, Marjorie Halloran, and Michael Alec Rose – as conducted by Rachel Davis. Adventure should always sound this good!Sat., June 1, 7pm; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3208 Exposition. Sun., June 2, 3pm; Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2111 Alexander. Donations accepted. -
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Link & Pin Gallery: The Gang of Six Mix It Up
The Gang of Six is a group of working artists who meet regularly for constructive creative input, inspiration, and problem solving. Members include Linda Anderson, Beatrice Baldwin, Christopher Hynes, Ruth Lauer, Paul Sonnenberg, and Sean Thornton – and this is a show of their work.Through June 16 -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: Tony Marsh and Natalie Frank
This is the first Reynolds Gallery show for both of these artists, and we were all like, "Hey, Natalie Frank! With a Grimm exhibition just in time for Ballet Austin's Grimm Tales based on her fantastic works!" and we barely even made note of Mr. Marsh's part of this two-person display … until we saw some stunning images showing the gorgeous and fairly chthonic "Cauldrons and Crucibles" work the man does with ceramics small and large – and then we made damned good and sure our schedule was clear for an even longer visit to this excellent Downtown venue.Through June 8 -
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Mary Page Marlow
The Alchemy Theatre Company presents Tracy Letts' drama exploring the life of one woman – as played by six different actresses in 11 scenes, directed here by Robert Walden.Through June 1. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $32-45. -
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MASS Gallery: A Little Accident, Like Any Other
Here's a new show that celebrates collaborative practice, mail art, drawing, and sound – by local artist Alex Robinson and Ohio-based Michael Kellner. Individual works from the artists are also included.Through July 7 -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: Drawings from the Permanent Collection
This is the first time that the museum offers an exhibition focused solely on drawings from its permanent collection, with works by more than 40 artists who explore a wide variety of techniques.Through June 3 -
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Mexic-Arte Museum: La Huella Magistral
Two new exhibitions are presented in this Downtown powerhouse of cultural expression, amplifying the inky might of PrintAustin. There's "La Huella Magistral: Homage to Master Printmakers," with a set of 19 prints paying tribute to master printmakers who inspired the artists of Consejo Gráfico, and "Mix 'n' Mash: Migration," new works by more than 200 artists. Bonus: John Patrick Cobb's "Chapel Shrine" paintings.Through June 3 -
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Northern-Southern: Likesness
Usually a lot of complex abstracts, a lot of cool conceptual art, up in this intimate space. "Likesness," though? Exclusively figurative art. But it's no less stunning, as this new group show features work by Adrian Armstrong, Dawn Okoro, Jean Smith, Laura Lit, Ryan Sandison Montgomery, and Saul Jerome San Juan. Recommended. Like this, we mean. Tell you what: curator Phillip Niemeyer is one of those 12th Street forces currently making that section of the city a cultural destination.Closing reception: Mon., July 8, 6-8:30pm -
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Old Bakery Gallery: The Beauty of Now
Fused glass and vibrant two-dimensional art is the focus of this show, with artists Cynthia Simpson, Pamela Sanchez, and Michael Skiffington.Through June 5 -
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Parallel Lives
This cult-favorite comedy, written by Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney, features two actresses playing 25 odd characters in comic sketches examining the multifarious plight of women. Starring Roxy Becker and Helyn Rain Messenger, directed by Andy Berkovsky. And here's our review.Through June 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-25. -
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Prizer Arts & Letters: A Space Opens Up
This exhibition features the collaborative work of Austin poet Shelley Herbert and Austin painter Carl Smith.Through June 5 -
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Pump Project: Turned On Like a Switch
This fleeting exhibition and fashion show features the work of L.A.-based transdisciplinary artist B. Anele, curated by Jaelynn Walls, boasting a vivid array of sculptural garments and self-portraits that use consumable goods.Reception: Fri., May 31, 7-10pm. Fashion show: Sat., June 1, 3-6pm. free. -
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Red Salmon Arts: Poetry
Featuring Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros and jo reyes-boitel, with guests Leticia Urieta and Marilyse V. Figueroa of Lenguas Locas.Sat., June 1, 2-4pm. Free. -
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S. Craig Watkins: Don't Knock the Hustle
The UT-based media scholar argues that our precarious present is rife with opportunities for innovation, and that millennials are leading the charge at turning it into an inventive and surprisingly sustainable future. (Note: He's right, of course, considering the economic and creative short term; still, human civilization itself is essentially doomed and has maybe, what, two more decades before we're outta here?)Sat., June 1, 5pm -
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Texas State History Museum: Texas From Above
Here's an original exhibition featuring aerial images captured by photographer Jay B. Sauceda during a six-day flying journey around the state. This show highlights the beauty of Texas borderlands and explores the process of capturing the images.Through June 16 -
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The Blanton Museum: Zulu Time
This new solo exhibition of two-dimensional and sculptural works by Brooklyn native Kambui Olujimi, now on view in the Blanton's Contemporary Project gallery, will revitalize your awareness of what's coordinated and universal. And, listen, the Blanton now stays open until 8pm on Fridays – through July 26.Through July 13 -
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The Blanton: Copies, Fakes, and Reproductions
This exhibition, a Holly Borham-curated collection focused on printmaking in the Renaissance, presents works that showcase the various intentions behind copies, ranging from legit collaborations between designers and printmakers to the unauthorized copies of Albrecht Dürer’s woodcuts (these resulted in a landmark legal decision against image piracy). And, listen, the Blanton now stays open until 8pm on Fridays – through July 26.Through June 16 -
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The Contemporary Austin: Hi, how are you, Gonzo?
Abraham Cruzvillegas’ vibrant artistic practice begins with the concept of autoconstrucción, an idea rooted in transformation, exchange, and play. During the exhibition, a series of site-specific sculptures will be enlivened through music, performances, workshops, cooking, storytelling, artmaking, skateboarding, and more, in activations led by the artist’s collaborators from Mexico City and community partners from Austin. See our feature article for more.Through July 14 -
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The Dance Project: Director's Choice
Here's a show with many different types of dance, from sassy jazz to contemporary ballet, featuring guest artists Cheryl Copeland, Rebecca Gamborino, Poet Powell, Hannah Vasquez, and Shell Baumann. Also, Adriana Okoye debuts a piece inspired by social media; Tisha Coffey presents "Shapes and Lines;" and Diana Wang delights with "Vanya," inspired by the amazing violin music from Umbrella Academy.Sat., June 1, 3 & 6:30pm. $15-22. -
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The Russell Collection: Ethereal
This is a curated collection of works from artists Kathy Buist, Katherine Houston, and Jaime Kirkland.Through June 29 -
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Turned Voice
This is an artist-led course that works with the singing voice in experimental, theoretical, and psychological contexts. Over three days, Sarah Ruth, Justin Jones, and Christina Carter will present divergent ideas, methods, and practices related to the art of singing.May 31-June 2. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $20-50. -
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Wally Workman Gallery: Monsteras
This is the WWG's sixth solo show with local figurative painter Patrick Puckett, the artist's larger-than-life canvases deploying the color red to lend his singular figures an undeniable presence.Through June 23 -
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Women & Their Work: Horizonland
Rosa Nussbaum’s new exhibition is informed by her recent years in Texas. Unable to drive and finding herself as a passenger in a car, the artist reflects upon how public space in Texas is often imagined as a place for mobile private space, structuring her show as a kind of theme park – using sculpture, performance, video, and a slideshow to explore how the car becomes a lens that focuses and reshapes the world around her.Through June 6
