Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Heyd Fontenot's new paintings of naked people show the artist's looser, sloppier side

"...Rachel Koper 'Business in the Front, Party in the Back'..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Arts Review

'Figure It Out 2005': George Lopez

Irrational and impotent posturing distinguishes the figures in the drawings that George Lopez is exhibiting in the Eastside Art Palace's "Figure It Out."

"...Eastside Art Palace, through July 14..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Review

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...exceptional work in theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards,..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pecker

"...Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong, Mark Joy, Mary Kay Place, Martha Plimpton, Brendan Sexton Iii, Mink Stole, Lili Taylor, Patricia..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

More Than Survived

In dismal 2009, Austin's arts scene fared better than you might think

"...So goes the thinking of most people, in the arts community and outside it, and considering the economic shitstorm..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Biennial, Site 1808

The 2007 Texas Biennial exhibition at Site 1808 boasts strong outdoor artwork, but the use of PODS didn't quite realize its potential

"...reach and spread across four Austin galleries, the Chronicle's visual-arts writers chose to review the exhibit collectively, in a..."

April 6, 2007 Arts Review

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...By which I mean, doors of new Austin arts venues. ReNew EAST. ColdTowne Conservatory. First Street Studio. Gallery..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Peat Duggins: Black Room

This museum room of a future race is an interior space addressing the outside world

"...Art Palace..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Top 10 Artists by Body of Work in 2005

'Chronicle' visual arts writer Rachel Koper names her favorite artists by the body of work they showed in 2005

"...2) Jonathan Marshall (Art Palace)..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Mercury Rising

"...as such, it's pretty much a bore. Willis plays Art Jeffries, an FBI agent at the end of his..."

April 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Culture Flash!

The Art Palace glows in the 'Times,' and Dan Dietz gets a hearing at the Kennedy Center

"...• The Art Palace received some glowing press in The New York..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Outer Limits

The new series of paintings in 'Outer Limits' by Eric Gibbons offers psychological portraits of the artist and of characters from Star Wars

"...Art Palace, through April 12..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Review by Benné Rockett

Matchmaking Masterworks

Drawing from alumni collections, the Blanton pairs great works of art in intriguing ways

"...Well, that isn't precisely true. The Blanton Museum of Art's curator at large definitely knew she was going to..."

March 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 3 Visual-Arts Stories for 2007

Chronicle Arts writer Rachel Koper remembers 2007 in the visual arts

"...1) Austin galleries and artists get national press! Fine artists in Austin and the..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Bi-ology

The Texas Biennial's second rising

"...biennial is linked to a very different type of art from that which will be on display at the..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...NOTE: This story was published in 2007. Check out..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Culture Class

The 2009-2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club. This..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Honor Roll

The 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Cap City Comedy Club...."

June 6, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2006 EAST Studio Tour

The full list of studios and artists

"...1) ArtAmici, 78 San Marcos, 457-0171..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Arts Feature

Top 10 Visual Arts Exhibitions of 2006 (in chronological order)

Chronicle arts writer Amanda Douberley names the Top 10 visual arts exhibitions of 2006

"..."The Gospel of Lead: Dario Robleto and Jeremy Blake" (Arthouse) Curated by Regine Basha..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature by Amanda Douberley

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...have considered the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1, 2017, and April..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Find Another Hobby

Alternative crafting for the conceptually thoughtful

"...Pinterest board for the terminally bored/creative. Trouble is, kitsch palace Hobby Lobby has long-been the go-to place for the..."

July 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Mortimer

I'd Like to Thank ...

The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Cap City Comedy Club...."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...have considered the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1, 2018, and April..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Wheeler Brothers: Fresh' / 'The Wheeler Brothers: Now Even Fresher'

In two Austin exhibits, Lubbock's Wheeler brothers offer another tour of burger joints, dry landscapes, girls, advertising signs, and references to famous paintings – mostly of girls – in the Americana narrative of Wheelerville

"...Now Even Fresher: Eastside Art Palace, through May 6..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Classical Revival at the Blanton

The Art of the Deal

"...by six architects competing to design a new world-class art museum, the University's blue-ribbon committee on August 21 announced..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

And the Award Goes to ...

The 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Cap City Comedy Club...."

June 8, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Through April 20, Dougherty Arts Center..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Love in Action”

Florence’s Comfort House is the Best of “Weird Austin”

"...a Montopolis neighborhood wonderland dedicated to Ponziano’s myriad, multi-form art projects and her lifelong devotion to nurturing Montopolis children..."

May 22, 2015 News Post by Michael King

'Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero: East Meats West'

Art Palace's 'East Meats West' shows how Heyd Fontenot and Louie Cordero may have different styles, but they share an enjoyment in contemplating the body that's palpable

"...Art Palace, through Nov. 15..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

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