Art Dirt: Latinx Futurism
Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez talk about the cultural and political potential of Latinx Futurism. “A key component of Latinx Futurism is connecting back to past and ancestral knowledge –
Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez talk about the cultural and political potential of Latinx Futurism. “A key component of Latinx Futurism is connecting back to past and ancestral knowledge –
William Sarradet and Gabriel Martinez review the photography, painting, and installation exhibitions that stood out this season. “This is one of the magical things about photography. It can be completely
William Sarradet talks with artist Jacqueline Overby about developing affordable art studios and their significance in building community. “MotherShip’s presence there has helped solidify the scene in a way. By
Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez discuss their experience visiting Radio Tave, the new Houston branch of the Meow Wolf franchise. “One of the things about Meow Wolf and about the individual,
Jessica Fuentes talks with Christian Cruz about the challenges of performance work and the difficulties of its documentation. “I’m interested in investigating invisible labor, as opposed to any physical labor.
Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez discuss the Surrealist century and the slate of upcoming shows celebrating this influential movement. “It was important for María Elena Ortiz (curator of Surrealism and
Gabriel Martinez talks with Robert Boyd about Charles Burns, Gary Panter, and the art of underground comics. “The publishing industry doesn’t work the way the art industry does. You have
William Sarradet talks with Brian David Johnson about his time in Austin’s robust art scene and his experience running Cloud Tree Gallery. “There’s more art-making than there’s ever been in
Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez discuss this summer’s group exhibitions and upcoming fall shows. “Altering photographs has always been a possibility and a practice. I think sometimes people forget that
William Sarradet and Gabriel Martinez discuss the links between a critical history of Latin America, a fictionalized account of a military coup, and our robotic future as depicted in animated
Leslie Moody Castro and Gabriel Martinez discuss the growing number of residencies in Texas and beyond. “It’s important to see how other people are solving similar problems in the studio.
Leslie Moody Castro and William Sarradet talk about recent events in the art world including the beheading of a public sculpture and the discovery of the oldest cave art. “I
Jessica Fuentes and William Sarradet discuss the redesign and expansion of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art and the upcoming “Delta Triennial.” “Traditionally, the Delta is a juried exhibition. This
Brandon Zech talks with Erin Dorn about her experiences working in Houston’s art institutions and starting her own gallery, Seven Sisters. “It’s a relationship-based industry, and being able to anticipate
Inspired by recently unveiled controversial portraits of King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez discuss portraiture’s privileged place in art history. “For the entire
William Sarradet and Gabriel Martinez discuss the Julio Torres film Problemista and its depiction of the difficulties of succeeding in the contemporary art world. “One of my favorite things about
Leslie Moody Castro and Jessica Fuentes discuss new art organizations, the appeal of non-urban spaces, and the many changes occurring at institutions across the state. “There might be more opportunities
Brandon Zech talks with Texas artist Paul Hester about his over 50-year career taking photographs. “There are photographs that I look at and say ‘that just feels right,’ but there
Brandon Zech, Leslie Moody Castro, and Gabriel Martinez talk about the 2024 editions of the Dallas Art Fair and the Dallas Invitational. “The opening night party was kind of sparse.
Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez talk about the changing state of Houston’s art scene and what the future may bring. “I think we’re seeing one of the most significant changes
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