Sam Anderson-Ramos' Top 10 Takeaways From Austin's Gallery Scene in 2016

From making work to showing it, the visual art scene displayed commitments to risk, innovation, and community

"...10) THE ESTABLISHED SPACES Props to the Blanton and Harry Ransom Center, whose world-class exhibitions keep Austin artistically and..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

A Touch of Stardust

Its peek behind the scenes of filming Gone With the Wind make this novel a delectable summer treat

"...For those still mourning the departure of the Harry Ransom Center's engrossing "The Making of Gone With the..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

'Steve Brudniak: Back from Samsara'

The artist's new solo show at ACC is a warp of the worlds

"...seen the photograph, the world's first photograph, at the Harry Ransom Center? It's got a booth of its own;..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dance of the Century

Rhoda Winter Russell reflects on a historic life in dance and the Mary Wigman connection

"...collection of Wigman letters, photographs, and programs to the Harry Ransom Center, less a few pieces with personal significance...."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

The Many Lives of an Incorporeal Icon

A new 'Beetlejuice' sequel may be in development, but Warren Skaaren already pondered 'Beetlejuice in Love' two decades ago

"...The latter manuscript is in the archives of the Harry Ransom Center...."

Feb. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...made by his wife, in a copresentation with the Harry Ransom Center, which houses Ray's archives...."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

We Can't Go Home Again

Piecing through Nicholas Ray's archive at the HRC

"...found a permanent home at the University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center. Such was the film director's breadth of..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

'In a Lonely Place,' but Found a Good Home

Harry Ransom Center acquires Nicholas Ray's archives

"...make movies – for another 25 years, and the Harry Ransom Center has the goods on all of 'em...."

July 29, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Was It Good for You?

The year in books

"...Remember, though, the Harry Ransom Center's exhaustive and illuminating "From Out That Shadow"..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Can I Touch the Tender Button?

An interview with UT professor and archive expert Ann Cvetkovich

"...Cvetkovich: I'm really interested in the Harry Ransom Center at UT. It's superqueer. I just was..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

The Things He Carried: Tim O'Brien's archives find a home

The Harry Ransom Center announces the acquisition of Vietnam scribe Tim O'Brien's archives

"...The Harry Ransom Center announced on Tuesday the acquisition of National..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Woodward and Bernstein Make 'Statesman' Editor Squirm

Legendary reporters who broke Watergate story question Oppel's role at Statesman, opinion on confidential sources

"...As part of a public opening for the Harry Ransom Center's files about FBI Assistant Director Mark "Deep..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The HRC's Beckett Online: Googling for Godot

With "Fathoms From Anywhere: A Samuel Beckett Centenary Exhibition," online in perpetuity, Web-wanderers can plumb the depths of the Ransom Center's Beckett collection, which is among the world's finest

"...When your Web-wanderings bring you to the Harry Ransom Center's online Samuel Beckett exhibition, you have a..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Bare-Bones Blanton

The economic downturn hits the world of art museums, including UT's Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art.

"...Art Building, due to the ongoing renovation of the Harry Ransom Center...."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...*Li-Young Lee reading at the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas: Lee's poetry is dense,..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...to reserve your spot: www.flowerhillfoundation.org/austinmuseumday. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...a sensibility that owes more to East Coast urban centers than our region. Lake|Flato's buildings, on the other hand,..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...been revived and can be seen on the Long Center Terrace – and above it – through Sunday, May..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I Shutter To Think

Six photographers offer a snapshot of the state of the art

"...other historic photos held by the University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center; despite having had many great practitioners of..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Visual Arts of 2012

The emergence and re-emergence of arts spaces, events, venues, and museums dominated the year in Austin art

"...6) 'CRUZ ORTIZ: HECHO FARM' (UT Visual Art Center) In this show curated by Kate Green, Ortiz, a..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

Fall Arts Issue Critics Picks

From the arts harvest, our critics pluck choice treats

"...Sept. 13-22, Thu.-Sat. The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo. www.spacestation1985.com Cameron Carpenter..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Miller in Austin

"...The Ransom Center is currently showing the exhibition "Rehearsing the American..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Arts Feature

Austin Homes Tour: The Art of the Craftsman Style

John Ruskin's ghost will be nearby, eating breakfast tacos and smiling

"...come about because of the current exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center, or is that just a happy coincidence?..."

April 24, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW 2019 Announces Art Programs

Seven installations and conference sessions on art scheduled

"...Arctic Passage Award-winning photographer and filmmaker, and Harry Ransom Center Research Fellow Louie Palu will call attention..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gift Guide 2016: Coffeetable Books

Big books give heft to big success stories about women in business, Flatbed Press, UT’s collections, Pan Am, and the Spurs

"...the Blanton Museum of Art or the internationally heralded Harry Ransom Center, then you know about their extensive collections...."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Best in Show

The 2012-13 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Austin Chamber Music Center, New Music Co-op, line upon line percussion, and Texas..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Serie `95-'96

"...Seventh Floor, Harry Ransom Center through October 11..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Arts Feature

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

"...Room Theatre) The Hidden Room's Beth Burns and the Ransom Center's Eric Colleary collaborated to bring John Wilkes Booth's..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Elementary, My Dear Hickey

Art critic Dave Hickey on being Watson to Ed Ruscha's Holmes

"...Wednesday night, the Harry Ransom Center and the Blanton Museum of Art will..."

Jan. 19, 2016 Arts Post by Rod Machen

The Making of Gone With the Wind

This account of the cinematic epic's epic creation is as full of drama and memorable characters as the film itself

"...same chronological approach that he employed in curating the Ransom Center exhibition of the same name: following the project..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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