When I saw the piece of cake on the Poster for the Art of Food Show at JSMA in Portland, Oregon, I knew instantly what it was. This work by Claus Oldenburg played prominently into a Texas Art story that played out in the 1960s at the Museum for the Contemporary Arts in Dallas. I … Continue reading Art Log: 11-22-22
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A Bigger, Better Dallas Art Fair
There's a sense that Dallas is becoming much more important than it has been. Rents and real estate are up, the food scene has gained complexity, more and more languages are spoken, the arts venues are top-notch, the art we see is more inclusive and international, the museum plans a major expansion and it seems … Continue reading A Bigger, Better Dallas Art Fair
Figures From the Vault – A Celebration of the Body at SAMA
As the pandemic continues to disrupt the world, the art institutions, facing budget restrictions and dwindling visitor numbers, have to be creative in curating their exhibitions. Many look inward and deep into their own vault. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) currently features figurative art from their permanent collection. The result is a dynamic … Continue reading Figures From the Vault – A Celebration of the Body at SAMA
Biggers at 500X
It is no surprise that the art world has met a racial reckoning since Trumpism. A year on, many minority artists are featured in venerable institutions. If we think about the intricate relationship and influence between patrons, curators and artists, and realize that the former two groups are still largely white, we begin to wonder … Continue reading Biggers at 500X
Art Log: July 10, 2021, Kazuya Sakai
This work by Argentine-born Kazuya Sakai was sold recently at an auction in Mexico City for what seems like a steal of a price at $2,377. The artist, who died in 2001, has renewed interest in his work. The Dallas Museum of Art made this acquisition earlier in 2021*. Likewise, this work (above) often hangs … Continue reading Art Log: July 10, 2021, Kazuya Sakai
Scott Antique Markets August 2021
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS, America’s Favorite Treasure Hunts! We host the world’s largest indoor antique show the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centers. We have an amazing 3,500 exhibit booths filled with antiques and collectibles. SHOW DATES: August 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th, 2021 SHOW HOURS: Thursday 10:45am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm, … Continue reading Scott Antique Markets August 2021
Rethinking Art and a New Museum Building in Houston
Were things different this past weekend, we would have been in New York perusing Alice Neel: People Come First at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With bad weather, airline cancellations and other factors in the way, with a drive to Houston we could check something off our list and rescue the weekend. There's a healthy … Continue reading Rethinking Art and a New Museum Building in Houston
Art Log: 6-30-21
Sedrick Huckaby’s show at Austin’s Blanton Museum including a portrait of George W. Bush, his student, brought us to the Texas Capital. The oversized portraits are few, but fill a room of considerable size. The former president’s gaze is directed towards a depiction of a quilt representing the human fabric of America. It is joined … Continue reading Art Log: 6-30-21
Tri-State Antique Market Returns for 36th Season
The Tri-State Antique Market will open for its first show of 2021 on Sunday, May 2nd at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. Billed as “Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage only Market,” the event has become an important regional destination for collectors, home decorators and renovators seeking that next great treasure to add to their home or collection. … Continue reading Tri-State Antique Market Returns for 36th Season
Scott Antique Markets May 2021
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS, America’s Favorite Treasure Hunts! We host the world’s largest indoor antique show the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centers. We have an amazing 3,500 exhibit booths filled with antiques and collectibles. SHOW DATES: May 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th, 2021 SHOW HOURS: Thursday 10:45am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm, … Continue reading Scott Antique Markets May 2021