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Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez discuss memorable art events, exhibitions, and changes in the Texas art scene from 2024.

"When budgets need to be cut the arts are always seen as expendable and even though the money that's funding the arts both locally in different cities across Texas and nationally through the National Endowment for the Arts is pennies compared to the overall budget, to the public it sounds like a lot."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/12/29/art-dirt-looking-back-at-2024/

This week's podcast is sponsored in part by Prospect New Orleans and the closing weekend of Prospect.6:The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home, which is taking place January 30 through February 2, 2025. Programming and events include the U.S. debut of On Flashing Lights, a light and sound installation by Brendan Fernandes; musical activations by Deborah Jack and the Diaphanous Ensemble; and Stephanie Syjuco’s exploration of St. Malo, the first Filipino settlement in the U.S. Also, New Orleans-based artist Christian Việt Ðinh will present Reverence to the Refugee, a royal banquet honoring New Orleans East community leaders, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, and celebrating resilience in the Vietnamese community. Visitors can stay at hotels throughout the city like The Virgin Hotel, New Orleans for special rates through the closing. For more information visit www.prospect6.org/visit.

Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez talk about the cultural and political potential of Latinx Futurism.

"A key component of Latinx Futurism is connecting back to past and ancestral knowledge – pre-colonial cultural ways of knowing. Seeing how different artists infuse that into their work is interesting to take note of...It's an acknowledgment of the knowledge and technology that existed."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/12/15/art-dirt-latinx-futurism/

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

William Sarradet and Gabriel Martinez review the photography, painting, and installation exhibitions that stood out this season.

"This is one of the magical things about photography. It can be completely constructed and artificial or it can be as close to a document of reality as humanly possible."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/12/01/art-dirt-fall-roundup/

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

William Sarradet talks with artist Jacqueline Overby about developing affordable art studios and their significance in building community.

"MotherShip's presence there has helped solidify the scene in a way. By creating the San Marcos studio tour we've given the art community something that everybody gets to participate in. Everybody gets to come together and celebrate and it's something to be proud of."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/11/17/art-dirt-jacqueline-overby-on-the-importance-of-building-affordable-art-studios

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

Brandon Zech and Gabriel Martinez discuss their experience visiting "Radio Tave," the new Houston branch of the Meow Wolf franchise.

"One of the things about Meow Wolf and about the individual, but ultimately collective, authorship is that in someone's room, it doesn't say who the artist is, with a little plaque on the wall. It's about the experience — it's about the feeling that the room creates."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/11/03/art-dirt-interdimensional-meow-wolf-houston

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

Jessica Fuentes talks with Christian Cruz about the challenges of performance work and the difficulties of its documentation.

"I'm interested in investigating invisible labor, as opposed to any physical labor. Lately my work has been closer to what I call pink collar instead of blue collar which means it is the work of those that are caretakers."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/10/20/art-dirt-christian-cruz-on-the-challenges-of-performance-art

Today’s podcast is supported in part by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, which is now showing the work of Texas-born artist Harry Ahysen. Ahysen's works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, and draw from his personal travel experiences. His use of vibrant colors, layered textures, and dynamic compositions creates a sense of movement and emotional depth in his pieces. Ahysen’s art is celebrated for its ability to evoke reflection on the complexities of human experience, and his influence continues to grow within the contemporary art scene. "Devices for Study" is the first museum exhibition of Ahysen's work since his passing in 2006. Learn more http://www.amset.org.

Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez discuss the Surrealist century and the slate of upcoming shows celebrating this influential movement.

"It was important for María Elena Ortiz (curator of "Surrealism and Us") to use the term surreal because she was talking about this worldwide conversation. This is a movement that spanned great distances across the world."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/10/06/art-dirt-a-century-of-surrealism/

This week's podcast is sponsored in part by Prospect.6. The triennial exhibition is just around the corner, and registration for programming and events is officially open! From October 30 to November 3, experience the rich culture and dynamic art scene of New Orleans with VIP and public events across multiple venues. Plus, Gala tickets are now available! The P.6 Gala is a can’t-miss event, offering an unforgettable night of art, celebration, and giving back. This year, the event will honor luminaries in the art world with fantastic food, drinks, and live entertainment throughout the evening. It’s the perfect opportunity to support Prospect’s mission while enjoying a memorable evening with artists, curators, and art enthusiasts. Head to the Prospect New Orleans website now to secure your spot and grab your Gala tickets before they're gone! https://www.prospect6.org/events

This week's podcast is also sponsored in part by the Bayou City Art Festival in Houston's Memorial Park, happening Friday through Sunday, October 11, 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meet and purchase art from more than 250 artists working in 19 different disciplines. Enjoy live entertainment stages, food trucks, a craft beer and wine garden, a VIP hospitality lounge, the Active Imagination Zone with activities for all ages, and more. The festival benefits several local nonprofits and offers something for everyone. Buy your tickets today at www.bayoucityartfestival.com

Gabriel Martinez talks with Robert Boyd about Charles Burns, Gary Panter, and the art of underground comics. 

"The publishing industry doesn't work the way the art industry does. You have a royalty system. Whereas if you resell a painting, unless you're in California, the artist doesn't get anything."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/09/22/art-dirt-robert-boyd-on-the-art-of-underground-comics/

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate

William Sarradet talks with Brian David Johnson about his time in Austin's robust art scene and his experience running Cloud Tree Gallery.

"There's more art-making than there's ever been in the history of the world and I feel like that's only going to continue towards this notion that we'll all be artists someday."

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/09/08/art-dirt-talking-with-brian-david-johnson-of-cloud-tree-studios-gallery/

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here.

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Jessica Fuentes and Gabriel Martinez discuss this summer's group exhibitions and upcoming fall shows.

"Altering photographs has always been a possibility and a practice. I think sometimes people forget that or only think about the seemingly limitless possibilities now in the digital age and with AI, but photographers since the beginning of the camera have been altering images in different ways. "

See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2024/08/25/art-dirt-summer-exhibition-roundup/

If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate