Frederick Law Olmsted is one of those names that trivia questions are built around. He was one of the designers behind such public spaces as Central Park, Prospect Park, and Niagara Falls (the other being – pop quiz! – Calvert Vaux), and was a great journalist and philosopher of his time. So it was with great intrigue that I previewed an art exhibition at Open Source Gallery inspired by the man. In addition to such usual fare as plays, film, music performances, and murals, it attempts to build a park inside the South Slope gallery.
An Homage to Frederick Law Oldsted
The Last Days of House of Yes
I’m back in my old stomping ground, Brooklyn, and writing for my old employer, the Brooklyn Paper. This time it’s about House of Yes, a performance space known for its daring aerial feats and tongue-in-cheek cabaret shows. I could always look to its listings for fun, out-there events that promise eye-catching photos like the one above. This piece is about some of its last events, though, as House of Yes is leaving its Bushwick home of the past five years due to a rent spike. It’s one last Yes.
This week for the Houston Press, I check out Emily Joyce’s coded silkscreen prints at Inman Gallery and Jay Giroux’s street art style paintings at Devin Borden Gallery.
This is my last batch of reviews for the alt-weekly, as I’ll be moving back to New York this weekend for adventures unknown. I’ll definitely miss covering Houston’s eclectic art scene. There’s a fantastic, incredibly friendly community here for artists fresh out of MFA programs, those who have established practices, and newcomers like me to deign to write about it.
This Week in Art Reviews
This week for the Houston Press, I reviewed a juried exhibition of prints at the Museum of Printing History and an exploration of 3D printing and CAD-aided design in the craft world at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Both offer some cutting-edge stuff.
This Week in Art Reviews
For the Houston Press this week, I soak in Libbie J. Masterson’s photography at Catherine Couturier Gallery and spend time with Britt Ragsdale’s classic film-inspired videos at Fresh Arts. It was all about film.
Houston Yarn-Bombing Installation Destroyed by Vandals
Houston Yarn-Bombing Installation Destroyed by Vandals
On June 8, several knitters worked tirelessly to turn a black metal structure into a colorful installation to brighten up Heights Boulevard. Exactly a week later, someone destroyed it.
Your Summer Reading List — Courtesy of Houston’s Bookstores
I wanted to know what the top reads for the summer are, so I called up a few of the best local Houston bookstores and asked them for their picks. In the process, I also had some fun with Picasa and creating collages.
This Week in Art Reviews
For the Houston Press this week, I explore the celestial at McClain Gallery and appreciate the aesthetic qualities of the plumb bob at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Houston’s Growing Craft Space
During a recent visit to Mid-Main, I stumbled upon a new store called The Tinderbox that’s part-handcrafted emporium, part-artisan studio. After opening in April, it become part of a pretty strong craft scene in Houston, so I decided to take a look at what else is out there.
Meredith Deliso 