Visual Art

All together now

5 Must-See Art Openings, All Under One Roof

Il Italiano, the Ritualist, and Cheech’s Pick open at 4411 Montrose galleries this Friday.

09/03/2018 By Susie Tommaney

Rent to own

How to Be an Art Collector for $100

A new Lawndale program enables members to borrow Houston fine art like library books.

08/30/2018 By Holly Beretto

Rest in Pieces

So Long to Those Colorful MFAH Admission Stickers

....and hello to their replacement.

08/24/2018 By Morgan Kinney

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Fashion According to Photographer Cary Fagan

The Houston photographer shows off his new Footaction look book at a special Friday pop-up.

08/23/2018 By Julia Davila

Pretty Big

Sing Us a Song, You're the Piano Man

This temporary Theater District art installation has the range.

08/22/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Pretty Petals

Let the Rain Fall Down at Asia Society

The center's grand foyer has been transformed into a contemplative installation of water and flowers.

08/21/2018 By Sarah Kennedy

Ignite the light

How Did Someone Light Up the 'Be Someone' Graffiti?

Meet the duo who briefly turned the Houston landmark in a shimmering kaleidoscope of colors and light.

08/20/2018 By Julia Davila

ring ring

Pay Phones Are About to Make a Third Ward Comeback

The so-called TréPhonos hack the outmoded technology to reflect the music, history, and ambiance of the Third Ward community.

08/17/2018 By Brittanie Shey

Fall Arts Guide 2018

The Menil Drawing Institute Will Open In November With a Landmark Exhibit

"The Condition of Being Here: Drawings by Jasper Johns” collects 41 works spanning more than six decades of the artist’s career. Plus, five more exhibits to enrich your mind and soul.

08/17/2018 By Morgan Kinney and Chris Gray

The More the Merrier

Downtown's Public Art Glut is No Accident

The ongoing Arts Block initiative means it's harder than ever to walk a block without something to look at or Instagram.

08/14/2018 By Holly Beretto

No siree todd

Cressandra Thibodeaux Wants You to Think Outside Her Box

The Houston-based artist inserts her audience into the reproductive rights debate.

08/10/2018 By Morgan Kinney

No Games Here

B. Anele Engineers a Collision of Color and Counterculture

The transdisciplinary artist skewers traditional symbols and images in a new Houston Center for Contemporary Craft exhibition.

08/10/2018 By Anna Lassmann

Good God

Why You Should Give Houston's Tackiest Art Experience A Chance

You have until Labor Day to experience Houston's take on the Sistine Chapel.

08/08/2018 By Catherine Wendlandt

Pablo Pie-casso

Finally, Pizza Gets Its Day at the Art Gallery

The Insomnia Gallery is hosting a delicious new show opening Friday.

08/06/2018 By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Water color

This Artist Created Beautiful Images From Photographs Destroyed by Harvey

When life gives you floods, make art on display starting August 4 at Vaughan Mason Fine Art.

08/02/2018 By Anna Lassmann

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Chasing Anatomy and Inspiration at the Houston Center for Photography

The 36th Juried Exhibition recognizes outstanding photographers from all backgrounds and subject matter.

07/27/2018 By Anna Lassmann

Another Brick

You're Not Crazy: Lego Humans Have Arrived in Houston

Nathan Sawaya's unusual body of art takes over the benches of downtown.

07/24/2018 By Anna Lassmann

Ice House

The Woodlands Finally Gets Its Own Art Museum

The new Glade Cultural Center has a permanent collection from David Adickes, a real-deal commercial gallery, and more.

07/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Ice House

How a Post-Harvey Viral Wedding Photo Inspired an Artist Across the Country

Sarah Miller wanted to do something nice for Chris and Shelley Holland after Hurricane Harvey derailed their wedding. So, she put her skills to use.

07/20/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Resolutions

52 Weeks of Politics, Poetry, and Pain at Lawndale

Sculptor Elaine Bradford and poet Sara Cress teamed up to capture weekly snapshots as 2017 unfolded. Now assembled at Lawndale, the result—titled Routine Fables—distills a weird and devastating year in the life.

07/12/2018 By Cicely Rubottom

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