Suspension of Convention

Joel Shapiro's rebellious spirit explodes at Rice Gallery.

By Meredith Deliso

Joel Shapiro wouldn't touch convention with a ten-foot wooden plank. That includes even the most standard of art conventions. Rather than lay his... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Escapism," "Hate Expo," "John Sonsini: New Paintings," "Luminous," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine: Selected Works"

By Meredith Deliso and Koenig, Abby

"Escapism" Currently on display at G Gallery, this collection of work by San Antonio-based artist Jerry Cabrera is instantly grabbing, yet it's... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Edward Lane McCartney: Shift," "A Crack in Everything," "John Sonsini: New Paintings," "Luminous," "New Paintings: Geoff Hippenstiel," "Since I've Been Away"

By Meredith Deliso

"Edward Lane McCartney: Shift" With the vibrant, chromatic works on paper and plastic currently up at Goldesberry Gallery, you'd think Carlos... More >>

Forest "Dweller"

Kent Dorn's paintings are kinda icky — and we love them.

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

Kent Dorn's paintings give us a natural world that feels unnatural: It's as grungy as a back alley and kinda icky. "Dweller," his show at Bryan... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "A Crack in Everything," "John Sonsini: New Paintings," "New Paintings: Geoff Hippenstiel," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine: Selected Works, " "Since I've Been Away"

By Meredith Deliso

"A Crack in Everything" The highly touted Seattle dance troupe zoe | juniper completely transforms DiverseWorks Art Space into its own dark,... More >>

MasterMinds 2012

This year's winners have art, passion and history on their side. And now they'll also each have a check for $2,000.

By Steve Jansen

In its fourth year, the Houston Press MasterMind Awards process gathered in more of everything, as we continued to discover things about our area... More >>

Real eState

Stephan Hillerbrand and Mary Magsamen channel their lives into their work at Art League Houston.

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

In 21st century America, having kids means having a bunch of crap in your house. Stuffed animals start piling while they are still in utero; your... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "New Paintings: Geoff Hippenstiel," "Perspectives 177: McArthur Binion," "Peter Massing: Time After Time," "Sherrie Levine: Selected

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

"New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection" Avant-garde Czech erotica, anyone? "New... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: Houston Permitting Center, "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Perspectives 177: McArthur Binion," "Peter Massing: Time After Time," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine:

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

Houston Permitting Center Some of the best artworks in Houston right now can't be found at a gallery or museum, but a government building. When... More >>

Reel Time

McClain Gallery mounts a fascinating, evocative installation by Jeff Shore and Jon Fisher.

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

When you walk into the main room at McClain Gallery, be sure to find the little, square, red button on the wall to your right. It activates the... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: Houston Permitting Center, "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine: Selected Works"

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

Houston Permitting Center Some of the best artworks in Houston right now can't be found at a gallery or museum, but a government building. When... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Ballast/Break," "A Brave New World" "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Reconstruction," "Soundforge," "Toni LaSelle: Climate of the Heart: Paintings from the 1950's"

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

"Ballast/Break" I'm not so jazzed about the 2D works in Alexis Granwell and Carrie Scanga's "Ballast/Break" in Lawndale Art Center's project... More >>

Lost in Space

"Visionary" artists share their universe at The Menil Collection.

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

Horror vacui — "fear of space" — rules the day in "Seeing Stars: Visionary Drawing from the Collection" at The Menil Collection, with... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Ballast/Break," "A Brave New World," "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Soundforge," "Toni LaSelle: Climate of the Heart: Paintings from the 1950's"

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

"Ballast/Break" I'm not so jazzed about the 2D works in Alexis Granwell and Carrie Scanga's "Ballast/Break" in Lawndale Art Center's project... More >>

The Film Issue

Looking back on the year in movies, and what's coming in 2012.

By Village Voice Staff

It's been a big year in film, not that we'd ever expect our critics to agree on the best movies of 2011. Which is why for our year-end film issue,... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Ballast/Break," "A Brave New World," "International Discoveries III," "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Soundforge," "Toni LaSelle: Climate of the Heart: Paintings fro

By Meredith Deliso and Kelly Klaasmeyer

"Ballast/Break" I'm not so jazzed about the 2D works in Alexis Granwell and Carrie Scanga's "Ballast/Break" in Lawndale Art Center's project... More >>

Super "MARKET"

Art Palace's refreshing holiday show allows artists to have some fun.

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

In the past, the holiday season has meant "group show" season for commercial galleries as they tried to present a wide selection of work for... More >>

Capsule Art Reviews: "Ballast/Break," "Book Report," "International Discoveries III," "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Toni LaSelle: Climate of the Heart: Paintings from the 1950's"

By Kelly Klaasmeyer

"Ballast/Break" I'm not so jazzed about the 2D works in Alexis Granwell and Carrie Scanga's "Ballast/Break" in Lawndale Art Center's project... More >>

Poster Boy

Rock art legend Uncle Charlie will not be denied.

By Mandy Oaklander

Like what you see? Be sure to check out our slideshow of Uncle Charlie's coolest concert posters. Uncle Charlie chats with an aging punk while... More >>