Houston Matters
Learning the art of printmaking — using a steamroller
Posted on · PrintHouston's "Rockin' Rollin' Prints" at The Orange Show offers an insider's view of how large-scale prints are made.
Tag: art
Houston Matters
How an obsession with artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer helped Ben Moser find himself as a writer
Posted on · The Houston native and Pulitzer Prize-winner tells Houston Matters about his latest book, "The Upside-Down World: Meetings with the Dutch Masters."
Houston Matters
The week in politics (Oct. 11, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: From the ongoing war in Israel, to the search for a new Speaker of the House, to the Houston mayor's race, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Houston Matters
Addressing housing insecurity by creating art based on the homes of who those face eviction
Posted on · Houstonian Holland Martin shares her story of facing eviction and artist Jody Wood talks about her project, Not For Sale Real Estate, which is based on — and benefits — people in such a plight.
Houston Matters
Artist Wayne Gilbert, who incorporated cremated remains into his paintings, passes away at age 76
Posted on · The longtime Houston artist used the unclaimed cremated ashes of real people to create uniquely hued pigments for many of his works.
Houston Matters
Artist JooYoung Choi creates a fantasy world she calls ‘The Cosmic Womb’
Posted on · The artist gives Houston Matters a tour of her work at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which depicts a fantasy world populated by colorful characters who reflect positivity and inclusion.
Houston Matters
The Menil Collection honors the legacy of founding director Walter Hopps with new exhibition
Posted on · The exhibition features art from Hopps' own collection, plus rarely-seen works from the Menil Collection.
Houston Matters
Jim Nantz on his last Final Four (March 30, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Sportscaster and UH alum Jim Nantz is calling his last Final Four on CBS this weekend. We talk with the longtime broadcaster about his Houston connections and memories of college basketball tournaments past.
Houston Matters
MFAH doubles its exhibit space dedicated to showcasing Islamic art
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the newly opened 6,000 square foot permanent exhibit Art of the Islamic Worlds.
Houston Matters
HISD takeover public meeting (March 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.
Houston Matters
Four-day school weeks (Feb. 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With a number of Texas school districts considering or choosing to implement four-day school weeks, we discuss how'd they work and the pros and cons. And a local CPA answers listener questions about preparing their federal income taxes this year.
Houston Matters
What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.
Houston Matters
Expanding I-45 between Houston and Conroe (Jan. 18, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: This week, the public has a chance to weigh in on potential expansion of a stretch of I-45 between Beltway 8 and Loop 336 in Conroe. We learn about some objections to those plans. And we discuss the week in politics.
Houston Matters
The latest COVID subvariant’s effect on Houston (Jan. 10, 2023)
Posted on · We learn how the latest subvariant of COVID-19 is affecting Houston. And we visit a barbershop to learn about the important role they play in Black culture.
Houston Matters
Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?