Matt Stokes: These Are the Days

The fine-art world of Austin investigates the city's sweet punk rock traditions

"...British artist Matt Stokes received his very first commission in the..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Arthouse: A design worth the wait

After nine years, Arthouse is ready to complete the renovation of its two-story headquarters at 700 Congress

"...For nine years, we've been waiting for the other shoe..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Piece of Work

In the Arthouse exhibition "Glow," Craig Kauffman's Untitled Donut #14 balloons out from the wall like a benign, lopsided pink inner tube, its sensuous shape and gleaming, flesh-toned color beckoning the viewer with the rounded friendliness of Baby's bath toy.

"...Jones Center for Contemporary Art, through Jan. 5..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big. The city was riding high on..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arthouse: Unveiling a new curator

Elizabeth Dunbar joins Arthouse as its first full-time curator in the organization's 95-year history

"...Arthouse has been serving the visual arts in Texas for..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

"...was taking so long to post a job opening for the Director of Cultural Affairs post vacated by Jack..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Arts Bullets

Physical Plant Theater's first Garden Party raised more than $8,000, Ann Hume Wilson has been appointed associate director of the Blanton Museum of Art, Blue Lapis Light is exhibiting – and auctioning off – bras and breastplates for angels, and the city unveils a new mural at the Pan Am / A.B. Cantu Recreation Center

"...• Physical Plant Theater's first Garden Party was not only a singularly beautiful and charming affair,..."

June 4, 2004 Arts Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover

Which arts facilities from the boom years were built, which weren't built, and why

"...how flush we were during the last boom: The arts got a taste of it...."

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

E-flux Video Rental Austin: Keep circulating the tapes

E-Flux Video Rental has come to Austin, bringing more than 600 short and feature-length art videos that you can watch at Arthouse or take home to view at no charge

"...your rescue. Well, fear no more, aficionado of the art-world film, E-Flux Video Rental has come to Austin. This..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arthouse

Curator Elizabeth Dunbar opened her latest exhibit on Friday, gave birth Saturday

"...doubt you’ll hear any argument from Elizabeth Dunbar. The Arthouse curator spent last Friday overseeing the final installation of..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...Having just completed many months serving on the Smart Growth Task Force and, at last week's Smart Growth..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

'Lounge!' Action

"...beginning of the conversation about the community's interaction with art and architecture. The curators have provided a sampling of..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Piece of Work

In Wash, influential media artist Bill Lundberg projects video loops of hands being washed onto the bowls of three white sinks, calling to mind our culture's fears, now deeper than ever, of dangerous filth that might do us harm.

"...Arthouse, through March 9..."

March 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Arts Critics Poll BIGGEST ARTS STORY OF 1998

"...Sam Martin - The Blanton Museum's acquisition of the $35 million..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature

Oh, Give Me a Home

The 20th 'New American Talent' exhibition reveals a country struggling with isolation and power

"...Arthouse invited the New Museum's senior curator at large, Dan..."

July 1, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Are You Local? Crit Group Reunion Redefines What it Means to be an Austin Artist

Two-part retrospective exhibition brings local creatives together, and to the main gallery

"...A few months ago, I wrote an article for this paper in which I referred to an..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miles and Miles of Canvas

For 2011, the Texas Biennial lives up to its name by spreading across the state

"...the contrary. "I love Austin," insists the New York-based art historian and attorney. "I identify with Austin as being..."

April 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Touring the Tour

A very meta experience, guided by Heather Pesanti, senior curator of the Contemporary Austin

"...and entering the second and final weekend of concentrated arts madness. This Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, is your..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

"Do Ho Suh"

Do Ho Suh brings to Austin his fresh perspective on what physical and emotional sructures make a home

"..."Do Ho Suh"The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center, 700 Congress www.thecontemporaryaustin.org Through Jan...."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...Still puzzling out that connection between art and the Internet? Does art really connect on the..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

A Shortlist of the City’s Most Memorable Museums

Gaze upon objets from the weird to the sublime

"...Austin isn’t necessarily known for its world-class museums. But we are known for embracing..."

June 16, 2016 Columns Post by Mary Cantrell

'A Secret Affair: Selections From the Fuhrman Family Collection'

The Contemporary Austin brings an exceptionally curated medley of international artists to town for a study in dualism

"...The Contemporary Austin Jones Center, 700 Congress; Laguna Gloria, 3809 W...."

May 30, 2014 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

"Tom Sachs: Nuggets"

Tom Sachs' new pop-culture sculptures take center stage at Lora Reynolds Gallery

"...Austin has been the epicenter of all things Tom Sachs since his "Boombox Retrospective"..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...More exciting, the conference rolls out the red carpet for the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Vision 2020: "Deborah Roberts: I'm"

Nationally known Austin artist will get a solo show at home

"...Deborah Roberts has been making and showing art in Austin for decades, most of that time plugging..."

Jan. 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Things to Do Downtown During the Texas Tribune Festival

Take a break with these hot spots within walking distance of the Capitol

"...Here for the Texas Tribune Festival and need respite from politics?..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

Working in Stereo

Sean Ripple on "Tom Sachs: Boombox Retrospective" and the rising role of the artist-curator

"...Entering the Contemporary Austin's Downtown location these days, one immediately sheds the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1, 2013, and April..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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