Email Author Kelly Klaasmeyer

2005 Stories by Kelly Klaasmeyer

• Capsule Reviews

  published June 16, 2005

  "Angel Rodriguez-Diaz/Carter Ernst" Angel Rodriguez-Diaz's hyperreal, kitsch-infused paintings depict luchadores, the masked stars... More >>

• Under "Eyes"

  published June 9, 2005

  Through June 11 at FotoFest at Vine Street Studios, 1113 Vine Street, 713-223-5522. More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published June 9, 2005

  "Deep Wells and Reflecting Pools" David McGee combed through the Menil's vast holdings, seeking to create a dialogue between selected... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published June 2, 2005

  "Deep Wells and Reflecting Pools" David McGee combed through the Menil's vast holdings, seeking to create a dialogue between selected... More >>

• He's Got Guts

  published May 26, 2005

  Do you faint at the sight of blood? Here's a tip: Skip the Herman Nitsch show "The Orgies Mysteries Theater" at the Station. It... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published May 26, 2005

  "Inversion" It looks like someone shot a giant cannon at the old Art League studio building on Montrose -- you can see straight through it.... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published May 19, 2005

  "Inversion" It looks like someone shot a giant cannon at the old Art League studio building on Montrose -- you can see straight through... More >>

• Brave New Art

  published May 12, 2005

  The creepy Orwellian technology of "radio frequency identification" may be coming soon to a body near you. In 2004, the FDA approved subdermal... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published May 12, 2005

  "Evidence" Tracking trends in contemporary painting is as futile as clutching smoke. You can't be sure until years later that what you're... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published May 5, 2005

  "Evidence" Tracking trends in contemporary painting is as futile as clutching smoke. You can't be sure until years later that what... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published April 28, 2005

  "African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection" This show is filled with fresh, smart and gorgeous work. But like every... More >>

• Popular Painting

  published April 21, 2005

  "J'aime Chéri Samba," on view at the University Museum at Texas Southern University, presents 29 paintings by Congolese artist... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published April 21, 2005

  "African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection" This show is filled with fresh, smart and gorgeous work. But like every... More >>

• All Grown Up

  published April 14, 2005

  Lawndale Art Center's newly remodeled space is pretty fabulous. But if you remember the old Lawndale or even the old, old Lawndale over... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published April 14, 2005

  "African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection" This show is filled with fresh, smart and gorgeous work. But like every... More >>

• Paper Trail

  published April 7, 2005

  Most artists have little scraps of drawings and doodles lying around their studios. Sometimes these things are saved, but most of the time they... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published April 7, 2005

  "Deep Wells and Reflecting Pools" David McGee combed through the Menil's vast holdings, seeking to create a dialogue between... More >>

• Africa, Via Switzerland

  published March 31, 2005

  Quick -- name 15 African countries. Come on, you can do it; out of 54 African countries, surely you can name 15. If you can't, don't despair: Our... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published March 31, 2005

  "Amy Blakemore: Recent Pictures" Amy Blakemore has photographed her subjects with a delicate, subtle skill, capturing lovely images that... More >>

• Living Color

  published March 24, 2005

  Through April 30 at Sicardi Gallery, 2246 Richmond, 713-529-1313. More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published March 24, 2005

  "Amy Blakemore: Recent Pictures" Amy Blakemore has photographed her subjects with a delicate, subtle skill, capturing lovely images that... More >>

• Powerful Dialogue

  published March 17, 2005

  A Negro Overpowering a Buffalo-A Fact Which Occurred in America, 1809 confronts visitors as they enter the Menil Collection. English artist... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published March 17, 2005

  "Amy Blakemore: Recent Pictures" Amy Blakemore has photographed her subjects with a delicate, subtle skill, capturing lovely images that... More >>

• Pictures of Someone

  published March 10, 2005

  Amy Blakemore's color photographs are reminiscent of old family photos. You know, those blurry, haphazard images -- shots where somebody's head is... More >>

• Capsule Reviews

  published March 10, 2005

  "Double Consciousness" Organized by Valerie Cassel Oliver, this show takes on the difficult task of curating a historical overview... More >>