Glasstire counts down the top five art events in Texas.
For last week’s picks, please go here.
Dario Robleto, “American Seabed.” © Dario Robleto
1. Dario Robleto: The Signal
Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth)
May 12 – October 27, 2024
From the Amon Carter Museum of Art:
“Dario Robleto: The Signal highlights the artist’s multiyear exploration of the Golden Record, a gold-plated phonograph recording containing sounds and images selected in the late 1970s by a team at NASA to portray life on Earth to extraterrestrials. Supported by related sculptures and works on paper, the centerpiece of the exhibition is Robleto’s newly commissioned work Ancient Beacons Long for Notice, an immersive, 60-minute film based on a rare and forgotten document — the first audio recording of warfare — which was considered for inclusion on the Golden Record. Ancient Beacons Long for Notice is the third and final installment in a trilogy of video and sound installations that comprise Robleto’s years-long investigation of the scientific, philosophical, and moral tensions of attempts to represent the totality of human life even after humans cease to exist.”
Read a review of the exhibition here.
Work in the “Oso Bay Biennial XXIII: Oh, So Ceramic!”
2. Oso Bay Biennial XXIII: Oh, So Ceramic!
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
August 26 – October 31, 2024
From Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi:
“Texas is a massive state, showcasing an immense variety in climate, culture, and landscape, much like a whole country in and of itself. The Texas A&M University system has eleven affiliates spread across the state. Beneath the A&M umbrella, four passionate artist educators have come together to exhibit their dedication to contemporary ceramics. Striving for creative exchange and community involvement, they have forged a partnership aimed at sparking new dialog in the world of clay through traveling exhibitions, discussions, and workshops. Despite differences, their institutions share much in common. This partnership spotlights the individuality and interconnectedness of their unique art practices, educational institutions, communities, and ceramic programs. Through the confluence of material and process, they aim to ignite a new wave of enthusiasm for ceramics.”
An image from “Patrick Patterson: Жити-(To-Live)”
3. Patrick Patterson: Жити (To Live)
Dishman Art Museum (Beaumont)
September 20 – November 4, 2024
“Patrick Patterson, a 2006 graduate of Lamar University with a BS in Communication, traveled to Ukraine in 2022 and spent 14 months documenting the war. He traversed the country from east to west, north to south, recording the effects of conflict in war-torn regions. Now back in the United States, he’s sharing the stories he gathered while abroad. Through his photography, Patterson hopes to amplify the voices of everyday people living under Russian occupation.”
4. Neon Rodeo: Act 1
Contracommon (Bee Cave)
October 1 – 28, 2024
From Contracommon:
“Contracommon is proud to present Neon Rodeo: Act 1, the first in a series of solo exhibitions by Chris Tobar Rodriguez. Chris Tobar Rodriguez, known professionally as Tobar, is a multi-faceted creative professional based in Austin, Texas. With over a decade of experience in design, he has earned a reputation for pushing creative boundaries and blending art with design to produce visually striking and thought-provoking work.
Drawing inspiration from his new home in Texas and his Afro-Latino heritage, with Neon Rodeo: Act 1 Tobar dives into themes of struggle, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Through a modern lens, he reimagines Western iconography, creating a powerful visual narrative that speaks to the artist’s journey. This exhibition isn’t just about showcasing art; it’s about making an impact.”
5. The Stafford Collection
Museum of East Texas (Lufkin)
August 28 – October 18, 2024
From the Museum of East Texas:
“146 paintings from 48 artists that are part of the private collection of Harry Stafford of Lufkin, Texas. These works span three centuries and capture everything from street scenes to big cats, portraits to fruit, landscapes to details of desks. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.”
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