Snapshot: Austin's Large-Scale Public Art

Exploring the big ideas behind big art installations

"..."As an artist, you can never imagine the many different ways people..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Public Art

Two artists are arrested while painting a mural on a wall in East Austin

"...Mural artists Angel Quesada and Lannea Brooks were arrested and jailed..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

Day Trips: Public Art in Galveston

A variety of pieces complement the city’s architecture and Southern charm

"...Texas coast, adds another jewel to Galveston's list of public art...."

Dec. 31, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

PHOTOS: Landmarks' Public Art at UT

UT's public art arts program

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Feature

Landmarks' Public Art at UT

"...Landmarks, the public art arts program at the University of Texas, maintains..."

Jan. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...even a felony carrying a prison sentence. So street artists painting illegally will often get out at night. But..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art

New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin's street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti

"...Graffiti artists see through a lens, one of unutilized spaces and..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Art for Healing

The stunning art collection of the Dell Children's Medical Center

"...families, and, as I understand it, many people find art museums almost as intimidating. But fear gives way to..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Landmarks: Enhancing Campus With Art

UT gets 28 large sculptures on long-term loan from the Metropolitan Museum

"...Acres is about to get a lot more … artful, thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The New..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Art of the Steal

This documentary looks at the quandary faced in Philadelphia about moving the Barnes Foundation, home to a premier Postimpressionist collection.

"...makes no bones about where its allegiances lie. The Art of the Steal bills itself, after all, as "the..."

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Art in Public Places' TEMPO Program

The city of Austin gets into temporary sculpture in a big way, debuting 10 new works around town this fall

"...That's not a concept exclusive to magic. It's increasingly part of our public art scene. Time was, a work..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Week Austin

"...Hosting the 2011 Art Week Austin, Art Alliance Austin is taking advantage of..."

April 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

"...areas where the haziness gives way to sharp resolution: part of her face and her hands, held gingerly across..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Week Austin 2010 Schedule

"...Art Week Austin runs April 21-25, with the fair Art..."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. "The Sacred and Profane,"..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

A Living in Art

Nathan Jensen Creates New Frontiers

"...and metal hinges, was one of many pieces of art in the room. Judging from his missing legs and..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...four-day period during which controversial former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo almost became a high-level City Hall executive was..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice

Get Downtown With Your Bad Selves

"...right idea when it comes to getting the general public out in the grid -- entertain them, they will..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Green Art

"...The Gates made a big impression on Austin artist Randy Jewart, a work that was simple, elegant, and..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Art of Parenting With Art

Trying to find ways to make art while sustaining a family is no easy road.

"...Before the girls came along, we'd both been working artists, eking out a coexistence supplemented by jobs outside or..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Art Top Ten

Hanging the Best of 1995

"...1. Artwork/Installation: Regina Vater's installation "Ita./Ota" (The Austin Museum of Art..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Public Notice: Transit for Art for Transit

Call to artists: Jump into the billion-dollar pool

"...the city's eligible construction budget could be dedicated to public art and artists through the city Economic Development Department's..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

10 Can’t-Miss Art Museums and Galleries

Old Masters and new whiz kids all have a home here

"...city of murals and outdoor sculptures and inspired graffiti, art is all around you in Austin – including, more..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Art City Austin

The big outdoor art fair is spreading the love, via partnerships and pink notes

"...Art City Austin 2009 is on its way this weekend,..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Out in Public

OUTsider returns with Sex in Public, and we're ready to voyeur

"...don't like. For some, sex is private; for others, public. For this second year of OUTsider Festival, sex will..."

Feb. 17, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Ezra Edwards

Public Notice: The New Industrial Revolution?

Is Mayor Adler our Teddy Roosevelt?

"...and Lyft. And I must say, the most compelling part of his long and excellently argued press release on..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Shared History

Art and Journalism: Incubator 1.0

"...into our first office, sharing space with the sorta-famous art collective known as Sheauxnough Studios...."

July 8, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Five Free Art Exhibits for Your Aesthetic Delectation

Free Week may have wrapped, but there’s still plenty of gratis entertainment in this town

"...Northern-Southern, presents an exhibition that's ready to wow the art-loving public. (Note: That's you, citizen.) It's the new solo..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW 2019 Announces Art Programs

Seven installations and conference sessions on art scheduled

"...South by Southwest continues to explore visual art as a medium for developing tech, interactive experiences, and..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Art in Public Places' Wander

This interactive public artwork creates narrative pathways for you to travel in Downtown Austin

"...of four stories bound up in Wander, an interactive public artwork that propels users through Austin streets by linking..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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