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Magical and Fantastic: Patrick Renner Transforms Dream Images into Realitynew
If you've ever seen his public works, you've probably wondered where they came from. Meet the man behind some of Houston's most whimsical art, Patrick Renner.
Houston Press |
Adam Castañeda |
10-09-2014 |
Art
The Curious Case of African-Art Appraisal and Tax Fraudnew
Appraising collectibles and filing the correct tax forms can be a tricky business, as convicted tax cheat Sulayman Jarra well knows.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
05-08-2014 |
Art
Worsening Economy Brings the Fundraiser Blues to Fine Arts Orgsnew
Besides the obvious fact that leaner times generally make grants and donations harder to come by, the endowments that safeguard these groups' financial security are often tied up in investment portfolios, not exactly the most stable sector of the market lately.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
11-11-2008 |
Art
Knitters Become Crafty Graffiti Artistsnew
Under the noms d'artiste AKrylik and PolyCotN, two moms are tagging street signs, car antennae, doorknobs and park benches with their unfinished knitting projects.
Houston Press |
Keith Plocek |
12-19-2005 |
Art
Shattered Illusionsnew
A Prada "store" in the middle of the high Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas looks like a mirage, but it's actually an art installation.
Houston Press |
Greg Harman |
10-31-2005 |
Art
No Virgins, No Velvet: Latin Art Is Being Redefinednew
This summer, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened "Inverted Utopias: Avant-Garde Art in Latin America." The exhibit has been called the most important event for Latin American art in the history of the United States.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
11-08-2004 |
Art
