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Written by Sara Machi
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FINAL WEEK to see centuries of rare Japanese prints on display at the Blanton. Once used for souvenirs, decorating fans, and even as shipping material—to protect more valuable art—woodblock prints have historically been the underdog of Japanese artistry. Curator Cheryl Snay hopes to change that with the Blanton Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Exquisite Visions of Japan: Prints from the James A. Michener Collection.
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Written by Stephanie Horka
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 South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Saturday, May 24 - Saturday, July 5
Thursdays - Sundays from 1 to 6 PM
"Thru the fog and onward!" Join the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Oat Willie's Campaign Headquarters with a 6-week showcase of art produced by, and devoted to, the famous Oat Willie's. The art exhibition is comprised mostly of original pen and ink drawings fashioned over the last forty years by a plethora of local Austin artists. |
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Written by Stephanie Horka
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 René Alvarado — Eva's Passing
New Work 2008
June 6—July 2
Gallery Shoal Creek
2905 San Gabriel St.
Tue-Fri, 11-6; Sat, 11-4
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Written by Stephanie Horka
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 An early-21st-century addition to Austin’s art scene, Arthouse (formerly known as the Texas Fine Arts Association) has promoted visual art in Texas for more than ninety years. From its home at the Jones Center in downtown Austin, Arthouse is essential to our strip of art museums by offering cutting edge exhibits ranging from representational, to performance, to exotic multimedia extravaganzas. Through its exhibitions and programs in Austin and statewide, Arthouse helps nurture artists' careers and deepen public understanding of contemporary art. Soak in a bit of culture... there is always something intriguing going on here. |
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Written by Stephanie Horka
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May 24 - August 17, 2008
Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
 This two part exhibition at the Austin Museum of Art-Downtown focuses both on the artworks of Sol LeWitt and on his personal collection of contemporary art. Sol LeWitt is one of the most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century art. LeWitt was among the many young artists who challenged the prevailing art of the time by emphasizing that the idea behind the work of art was more important than the execution. This thinking is evident in the 41 works included in Sol LeWitt: Structure and Line. |
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