There is a tendency to dismiss comic book art, as if its commercial application somehow makes it a lesser art form. But if one were to tell Christopher J. Troutman that his art has a comic book flair, he would take it as a compliment. Troutman, associate professor of drawing at Lamar University, will present
Architect Antoni Gaudi magnificent master of Modernism This is the first of a three-part series on the Modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. BARCELONA — It is fairly easy to get a look at works of art. Want to see a Picasso? There’s a show somewhere. Maybe pop to a Miro exhibition playing nearby. Hop in the
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Art — larger-than-life sculpture, fantasies in blown glass and a seemingly endless array of gallery-grade works — aren’t the first things that come to mind in connection with Walmart. But go to the birthplace of the retail behemoth, Bentonville, Arkansas, and you’ll see that it should. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
State of The Studio meeting highlights accomplishments, upcoming agenda The end of summer marks a transitional time for The Studio and the upcoming calendar year as it marks the start of our exhibitions and events season. To better serve TASI, the board of directors developed a yearly, summer strategic workshop program that began formally in
“Keith Carter Fifty Years” will be on display at the Dishman Art Museum, Sept. 28 through Nov. 28. The welcoming reception will be held Oct. 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Often called a poet of the ordinary, award-winning photographer Keith Carter is known for creating mysterious, ghostly images of animals, still-lifes, portraits and natural scenes all
The Menil Collection is hosting “Mapa Wiya (Your Map’s Not Needed): Australian Aboriginal Art from the Fondation Opale” through Feb. 2. Meaning “no map” in the Pitjantjatjara language of the Central Australian desert region, the exhibition title is drawn from a recent drawing by artist Kunmanara (Mumu Mike) Williams (1952–2019), the first showing of his
We had an enthusiastic gathering at TASI’s annual meeting Sept. 11. It gave us a chance to introduce some of the people who continue to make The Studio’s mission possible. I was happy to see familiar participants and thrilled to meet new visitors coming to see what The Studio can offer them and what they
Despite the oppressive heat of a Texas summer, a dedicated gang of creatives have been toiling — and boiling — away to prepare for The Art Studio’s traditional season opening exhibition. The Art Studio’s annual Tenants Show will begin Sept. 7 with an opening reception 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The tenants cover all media, including
TASI founder Greg Busceme visits Asia to teach, learn techniques Travel stories aren’t always about just a physical journey — they are often about a process. Art Studio founder Greg Busceme’s summer trip to Beppu, Japan, was the product of several processes over many years. “Lamar drawing instructor Chris Troutman, who has had a relationship
