‘Contingent Beauty: Contemporary Art from Latin America’ at MFAH “The Beautiful is always strange.” — Charles Baudelaire. The word “non-traditional” is too trite to describe the exhibition that turned the second floor of the Caroline Wiess Law Building of MFAH into a Mecca of contemporary art this winter. If pressured to summarize my impressions of
Hammonds’ wasteland/wonderland’ explores value of possessions Consumer culture in America is a wonderland; there are always new, shiny things to buy to assert one’s individuality. However, the flip side to this constant consumption is accumulation and even waste. Hollis Hammonds’ show “wasteland/ wonderland,” on view at the Dishman Art Museum, asks spectators to reconsider the
Hiner’s collection highlights African American experience This is the latest in an ongoing series about Southeast Texas art collectors. Behind armored walls and a heavy, steel door with a complex lock, fertility sculptures with round bellies and buttocks stand guard over stacks of paintings and sculptures. The works belong to Dr. Hervy Hiner, a local
Beaumont native Jamie Barclay will present “Pearl,” an exhibition of recent work, at High Street Gallery, Feb. 12. Barclay earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Lamar University in 2010. After completing her degree she moved to South Korea where she discovered she had a love for teaching. She continues to pursue both passions,
Finder’s Fayre Antiques will host a series of recent artworks by Yolanda Perez, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 4. The art exhibit is part of the Contemporary Local Artists Show Series (C.L.A.S.S.) presented in the antique store located at 1485 Calder Ave. in Beaumont’s historic Mildred Building. “My idea for C.L.A.S.S. came when I
Calling all Artists & Graphic Designers! You could be this year’s Featured Festival Artist and have your design appear on the official 2nd annual Beaumont Maypole Festival’s promotional materials in 2016. The contest is open to ALL artists over age 18. Contest Guidelines Entries should emphasize the theme of the festival and must contain the
Buy local! It is a phrase repeated by local business owners everywhere. A recent article in The Beaumont Enterprise bemoaned the local shrimp industries and the inundation of foreign shrimp from farms in China — and we don’t mean China, Texas. The arts community does not need to fear art from China flooding our market,
ISSUE’s resident nerd has the perfect stocking stuffers for the hard-to-please in your family If we’re being honest, and I hope we always are, me and you, I feel a little guilty asking for anything this year. After the season the Astros had, the most fun season of baseball I can remember, I don’t know
The High Street Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Honour Harry, 8-11 p.m., on Nov. 7. The gallery is located in Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “Honour’s work is beautiful and mesmerizing,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. “She will be displaying her various unique styles and technique in her
Stevens also to hold acting workshops for kids, young adult, Nov. 7 Living in Hollywood is the ideal place for someone with an eye for the celebrity. But it takes a real storyteller to appreciate the tales that come from such close encounters. Fortunately, actor/comedian Chambers Stevens has a file full of anecdotes from 40 years
