“Texas Lithographs: A Century of History in Images” (University of Texas Press, 2023) by Ron Tyler presents a visual history of the evolution of the Lone Star State from 1818 to 1900 chronicled through lithographic materials. From early maps of the Republic of Texas to fine art prints depicting a blossoming state, the collected works […] The post From UT Press, a visual history of the Lone Star State in lithographs appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

Lindy Chambers’ “Then and Now” at Women & Their Work is a look at rural Texas through color-loving eyes. And while her paintings depict scenes of mobile homes and livestock, her sculptures are non-representational, often wild looking assemblages of materials. The vibrant “IU-82” (2021), is visible through the gallery window before visitors enter the gallery […] The post At Women & Their Work, the bright, vivid Texas of Lindy Chambers appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

Eamon Ore-Giron’s solo show at the Contemporary Austin — curated by Miranda Lash of MCA Denver and organized in Austin assistant durator Julie Le — fills the first and second floors of the Jones Center. The exhibition is arranged by three major time periods from the artist’s practice. Each is distinct, draws from the artist’s […] The post In “Competing with Lightning,” Eamon Ore-Giron summons surreal scenes, gods, and gold appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

The Blanton Museum of Art has named Claudia Zapata as its first associate curator of Latino Art. Zapata is a rising curator in the field of Latinx art, having served most recently as a curatorial assistant on the landmark exhibition “¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now,” which was […] The post Blanton names Claudia Zapata as curator of Latino art appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

The Blanton Museum of Art has opened two new collection galleries dedicated to Latino art as part of an institution-wide initiative to expand its focus on art by Latino artists. A major component of this initiative was the recent gift and purchase of over 5,000 artworks from the Gilberto Cárdenas and Dolores Garcia Collection, one […] The post Blanton Museum opens new Latino art galleries appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

The 2022 Tito’s Prize exhibition “I am at my best when I’m escaping” by Tammie Rubin at Big Medium includes murals, drawings, conical sculptures, and ready-mades unified by a dominant shade of blue. But beyond color, the works are connected through a series of recurring symbols that Rubin uses to explore power, spirituality, and navigation […] The post In her Tito’s Prize exhibition, Tammie Rubin explores migration, escape, and faith appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

The Blanton Museum of Art announced today that will unveil to large site-specific artworks: a mural by Kay Rosen and new commission by artist Gabriel Dawe. The permanent installations will debut with the opening of the Blanton’s grounds redesign in May. The two works by artists with Texas roots join the previously announced commissioned mural […] The post Blanton Museum to unveil two large site-specific, permanent artworks appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

Ken August Meyer is a remarkable filmmaker whose new documentary “Angel Applicant” is moving and illuminating. It’s his first film, and he knows that it may be his last. So he wants to make the most of his film’s debut at the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival. He doesn’t know what’s ahead for […] The post SXSW film review: ‘Angel Applicant’ is truly a work of art appreciation appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

The radical right has drag performers in its crosshair, absurdly charging that drag contributes to “grooming” — not their wigs, but children. In a sweet contrast, photographer Sarah Bork has been celebrating the Austin drag community since 2018. I first saw her large-scale cinematic portraits when I visited Women & Their Work last spring. I […] The post With ‘Girls Gotta Eat,’ Sarah Bork photographs drag queens shopping for groceries appeared first on Sightlines ..read more

You’ve heard the phrase “Don’t quit your day job.” Perhaps it’s the visual artist who hears it most. Whether lack of the government funding, fluctuating economic conditions, an unpredictable art market, or a general disconnect between artist and audience is to blame, there’s plenty of misunderstanding surrounding the value of art and nature of art […] The post At the Blanton, the exhibition ‘Day Jobs’ reveals stories of how artists work beyond their artwork appeared first on Sightlines ..read more