Visual Art

Some of the Best Moments From the Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibit at MFAH

Catch this historic exhibition before it leaves Houston.

01/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Visual art

Station Museum Takes An Artistic Stand on Palestinian Solidarity

In the Sun featured several Houston artists exploring the interconnected nature of liberation.

10/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Amarie Gipson

New Music

KenTheMan Showcases Versatility on Her New EP, What’s My Name

The Houston rapstress makes a bold statement with her new project.

10/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Water Lilies

Lilly Aviana Bares Her Soul on 'Late Bloom'

The Houston songstress released the deluxe version of her debut album.

09/22/2021 By Shelby Stewart

TOUCH N GO

Lauryn Harris’s Latest Ep Takes Listeners on a Emotional Rollercoaster

The Houston songstress talks to Houstonia about the intimate EP exploring the circle of relationships, from romance to solitude.

09/01/2021 By Danielle Wright

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Vicki Meek is Art League Houston's 2021 Artist of the Year

The Dallas-based creator calls Houston her "art home."

08/27/2021 By Amarie Gipson

EDITOR’S PICKS

Four BIPOC Artists Based In Houston You Should Know

Keep these talented Texans on your radar.

08/25/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Top contenders

Houston Artists Top the List for 2021 VMA Nominations

Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion and more nominated in multiple categories.

08/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Round two

Asia Society Launches Round Two of Artists on Site Series

Meet the four artists.

08/04/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Color us Amazed

Edgar Medina Melds Mexico and Houston Memories Through Color

The abstract painter's retrospective La Vida en Colores, viewable online through July 31, was recently on display in the Mexican Consulate.

07/14/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Survival and Hope

Local Voices Highlighted in Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict

The Holocaust Museum exhibition includes more than 100 pieces from Bayou City artists.

06/10/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Paper and Paint

Take a Closer Look at Hong Hong’s Textural Masterpieces

The interdisciplinary artist has exhibitions at Art League Houston and Asia Society. She'll also be featured in Lawndale Art Center’s The Big Show 2021 in June.

05/24/2021 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Speed City

Houston's Ange Hillz Speed Painted His Way to a TIME Cover

The Bayou City painter talks passion for bright colors, memorializing George Floyd, and creating a cover for the famous magazine in five hours.

05/14/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Stick to Your Cause

Dana Tanamachi's Putting Her Stamp on the USPS

The native Houstonian's stamp, which rolled out in August, has become a symbol in the fight to save the postal service.

10/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Painted Memories

Houstonians Remember Iconic Local Artist Richard Stout

Members of the arts community recall the personal side of one of Houston’s greatest painters.

04/13/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Rebuilding communities online

Houston Photographer Lynn Lane Hosts an International Online Gathering for Artists

Arts Chat and Tacos goes virtual.

03/30/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Underground talent

Meet the Houston-Based Rapper Making Multi-Layered Art for a Cult Following

Houston's Billyracxx found an audience for his conceptual rap projects on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube.

03/18/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Artist History

4 African American Artists Who Significantly Shaped Houston

Just in time for the end of Black History Month

02/27/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Keep Houston Weird

Bill Davenport Is a Houston Art Legend

For three decades, the artist has carried the torch with his warm, wacky pop art creations.

10/03/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Go See

An Intriguing Art Opening Pops Up In a Flood-Resistant House

At this Saturday art debut, it's all about Houston's own climate challenges.

09/04/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp