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The Healing Power Of Art

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on February 5, 2021 · The Black Lives Matter artist intends his work to be like “medicine in baby food” and uses vibrate colors in public spaces to spread a message of healing and unity.

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Arts & Culture

New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 11, 2021 · The public artworks are designed to inspire change and empower victims to reach out for help.

Tags Houston Council Member Karla Cisneros Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs human trafficking Mayor's Office on Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence mini murals UP Art Studio

Town Square

How Are Houston Arts Groups Coping, Surviving And Innovating During The Pandemic?

Catherine Lu

Posted on November 18, 2020 · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.

Tags pandemic economy performing arts Tarra Gaines

Arts & Culture

Rare Photo Exhibit Remembers Native American Heritage Of Texas

Catherine Lu

Posted on September 16, 2020 · Now in its final weeks at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, an exhibit offers a rare glimpse of a turbulent period in our nation, through an intimate look at one family.

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Town Square

Town Square: Dr. Kirstin Matthews, WSJ Sports Reporter Louise Radnofsky, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (Sept. 11, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on September 11, 2020 · We hear conversations about the latest Covid news, and the pandemic's impact on sports and the arts economy.

Tags arts baseball Coronavirus COVID economy louise radnofsky Major League baseball movies sports Wall Street Journal

Houston Matters

Rothko Chapel Finally Comes To Light

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on August 21, 2020 · The Rothko Chapel has completed a year-long renovation project to complete Mark Rothko's artist vision for the interfaith sanctuary.

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Arts & Culture

MFAH’s ‘Art In The Age Of Black Power’ Reflects On Both Past And Present

Catherine Lu

Posted on July 13, 2020 · Themes and debates presented in a new exhibit resonate with today’s national conversation about race, while also paying tribute to contributions of Houston Black artists.

Tags HBCU john biggers Kanitra Fletcher museum of fine arts houston Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power texas southern university

Arts & Culture

Houston’s Art Car Parade Goes Virtual

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 17, 2020 · Instead of lining Allen Parkway, spectators can check out iconic art cars from home.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 Houston Art Car Parade orange show

Houston Matters

How Painting Skills Landed John Douglas On Stage Drumming For ZZ Top And Aerosmith

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 20, 2020 · The Houston-area native tells the story of how his artwork converged with rock and roll.

Tags Aerosmith art drummer drums John Douglas Michael Hagerty music painting rock and roll Van Halen ZZ Top

Houston Matters

Houston Wrestling In The 70s Was A Spectacle — Both In The Ring And The Stands

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 11, 2020 · Geoff Winningham reflects on his 1971 book of photography, Friday Night in the Coliseum.

Tags Friday Night in the Coliseum Geoff Winningham Paul Boesch photographer photography professional wrestling Rice Media Center rice university Sam Houston Coliseum wrestling

Unwrap Your Candies Now

“Sky Loop” Heals Memories of Hurricane Harvey, And American Idol’s Tamyra Gray Comes To TUTS

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 21, 2020 · Learn about a multimedia art installation inspired by the storm, and meet one of the original stars of American Idol now singing on Broadway.

Tags broadway contemporary art Hurricane Harvey Lawndale Art Center Once on this Insland Sky Loop Tamyra Gray TUTS Virginia Lee Montgomery

Energy & Environment

Precinct 1 Commissioner Pledges $7.4 Million To Bayou Greenways Project

Matt Harab

Posted on February 17, 2020 · The funds, which are pending approval by the Harris County Commissioners Court, are intended to help finish up a massive bike trail project linking up the city's waterways.

Tags bayou greenways city of houston

Arts & Culture

7 Places To See African American Art In Houston

Daniela Benites, HPM Intern

Posted on February 11, 2020 · Explore galleries and museums, or take in some music during this African American History Month.

Tags African American art art black history month Black History Things To Do free Galleries houston

Arts & Culture

City Hall Photo Exhibit Celebrates Houston’s Fourth Ward

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 10, 2020 · An acclaimed local photographer’s work is on display at City Hall, reflecting on the past and present of a Houston neighborhood, while also honoring Black History Month.

Tags black history month Earlie Hudnall Jr. Fourth Ward Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs houston public library photoraphy

Arts & Culture

Houston Artist Creates Installation Inspired By Memories Of Harvey

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 29, 2020 · “Sky Loop” uses video and dreamlike imagery to process memories of the storm.

Tags contemporary art Hurricane Harvey Lawndale Art Center Sky Loop Virginia Lee Montgomery

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