"Exquisite Corpse" at Recspec Gallery

Dying is an art; at this gallery, they do it well

"...And Recspec Gallery is going, too, of course. But Recspec Gallery..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Through the Dusk, a Light" at Recspec Gallery

Annalise Gratovich prints up a bright array of time and place

"...the Dusk, a Light," the artist's solo show at Recspec Gallery, the creations on display are about "the places..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Demons & Devils" at Recspec Gallery

Because we could all use a little more aesthetic exorcising, couldn't we?

"...may be many, but in the latest show at Recspec Gallery, they're represented in more easily encompassed numbers, their..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Ex Libris" at Recspec Gallery

This collection of new and vintage bookplates papers up a visual library of odd beauty

"...were as diverse and interesting as this one at Recspec Gallery...."

June 1, 2018 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recspec Gallery’s “The Eyes Have It”

The gallery’s inaugural show fills the room with eyes, both good and evil, as well as visual riddles and calisthenics

"...For 10 years, Recspec's offerings in Austin have been primarily the output of..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Melany Jean

"The Indigo Show" at Recspec Gallery

This group show is appealing for the ways in which it showcases this most intense, moody, serene, and opulent of all the blues

"...Recspec Gallery's current group show, "The Indigo Show," curated by..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

“18+” at Recspec Gallery

The exhibit of explicit work by 23 women and nonbinary artists has the effect of a peep show with recurring thrills

"...work Meat Joy, a revelry of flesh. "18+" at Recspec Gallery gathers 23 women and nonbinary artists to author..."

March 2, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Flatbed World Headquarters: Opening! Opening! Opening!

Yes: Three gorgeous gallery openings at Flatbed on Friday

"...Abi Daniel artwork is among the new offerings at Recspec Gallery. And, in addition to the receptions for new..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three More for the Studio Tour Score

Because nobody wants to miss these mind-blowing artists

"...BOBISUTHI AT RECSPEC We can’t insist that Holly Bobisuthi is, by far,..."

Nov. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wayne Alan Brenner’s Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2018

Representational and digital art, plus theatre rooted in history proved especially mind-blowing this year

"...9) "WITCHES" (Recspec Gallery) Toss this art show in the water, it's..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Saturday 30, Recspec Gallery..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

These Five Last-Minute Gift Ideas Might Be the Best You’ll Ever See

Because, frankly, most other listicles like this are boring AF

"...Home Entertainment by first having purchased, from Austin’s own RecSpec Gallery, a copy of Youth In Decline’s Frontier #14..."

Dec. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Book Arts Center: PUSH Print! Party at the Central Library

This annual fundraiser features what they call “a book arts rock star”

"...that’s how. And by having DJ Laurel Barickman of Recspec working the turntables. Also, this sort of shindig, do..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Says There’s No Art Openings This Weekend?

Are you kidding, citizen? Are you, what, pulling our cultural leg?

"...Lester at grayDUCK Gallery, Vy Ngo’s abstract works at Recspec (with simultaneous openings at Camiba and Flatbed in that..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Strange & Beautiful Pins You Should Know About

Because you don’t want your lapels going around all, ugh, naked

"...This pin is also available locally, in Austin’s excellent Recspec Gallery right there in Flatbed World Headquarters on MLK:..."

Sept. 11, 2018 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Artspace Crisis and Microvenues

Are home art galleries and mini-performance venues the answer to the space crunch?

"...Flatbed getting forced out next year, Gallery Shoal Creek, Recspec Gallery, CAMIBAart, and the Austin Book Arts Center are..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Melany Jean's Top 10 Fresh Takes in the Arts of 2017

Works of art and shows that were timely, intimate, funny, and awe-inspiring stood out over the year

"...8) RECSPEC GALLERY OPENING The design agency ventured into a new..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend

You know, after you’ve told the usual fascists to go f*ck themselves

"...new web presence designed by the graphic wizards of Recspec. (Okay, that last part was a bit tangential, yes...."

Aug. 17, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ponytrap's Robots Pound Out a Promethean Waltz at the Paramount

How do husband and wife duo Hilary & Quentin make music with robots?

"...enhanced with video projection from the talented designers of Recspec...."

Jan. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Which One Typeface Would You Eradicate Forever?

With Swissmiss, Marc English, Jennymarie Jemison, and more

"...Laurel Barickman of Recspec: If I could murder a typeface, it would be..."

March 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What's Your Favorite Sandwich to Make For Yourself?

With Hank Cathey, Amanda Cohen, Grady Hendrix, David Lasky, and more

"...Laurel Barickman of RecSpec: I would say that my favorite sandwich I make..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

12th Night Austin Rolls Out

The official, traditional kickoff to Mardi Gras comes to town

"...Amelia (Sweet Ritual, Austin Phonograph Company), and Lau Barickman (RecSpec, Johnnye's East Texas Soul) – are bringing some Mardi..."

Jan. 3, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

How Gay Is Your fil-A?

Locals Johnnye's East Texas Soul pledges gay-chick solidarity

"...love, lives, a home, and have developed small businesses (RecSpec video production, web design, DJing, etc., and Tamale Molly..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Booze For Boobs Benefit Bull Ride & Johnnye's Soul Food Grand Opening!

Let our eating, drinking and good entertainment have a purpose!

"...special cause. This event features commemorative silkscreen printing from Recspec, whose work for Johnnye’s Soul Food represents one of..."

July 23, 2012 Events Post by Bere Belmares

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...Abstract,” 1300 E. Fifth (East Austin Studio Tour) “Witches,” Recspec Gallery..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

In glorious addition to Fusebox and Moontower, of course

"...like this, when several of the galleries (Camiba Art! RecSpec! Shoal Creek!) in the bustling, ink-tinted complex have opening..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Flatbed Loses Its Lease

Pioneering press must move in 2019 and 12 tenants with it

"...the printmakers. It currently houses Gallery Shoal Creek, CAMIBAart, Recspec Gallery, Austin Book Arts Center, and several studios for..."

Feb. 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Five Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Comedy, classical music, visual arts, poetry, wine & cheese

"...for you to enjoy. Modern Rocks Gallery. Art.Science.Gallery. CamibaArt. RecSpec. Shoal Creek. Slugfest. Oh, you’ll get more than an..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 20-22

First, read this list aloud … in the voice … of Michael Caine, Mr. Wayne

"...are having opening receptions this Friday night – that’s Recspec and Camiba and Shoal Creek and Flatbed itself …..."

Oct. 19, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW: GayBiGayGay

March 16, 2013. 50 photos.

"...GayBiGayGay 2013: RecSpec's Lau..."

March 21, 2013 Photo Gallery

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