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    Art for Art's Sake

    Dallas Art 2.0: Texas triumph or sophomore slump?

    Steven Devadanam
    Feb 9, 2010 | 6:00 am
    • Collectors Pamela and Ignacio Martin-Duarte, from left, and Carolyn Farb withgallerist Deborah Colton at Goss-Michael Foundation
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Wade Wilson, left, artist Lucinda Cobley and Susanna Kise
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • "Traces of Absence 10" by Carl Palazzolo at Texas Gallery
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Artist and University of North Texas professor Shane Mecklenburger, from left,Kim Alexander, daniel-kayne, Elizabeth Rubino, artist Joseph Cohen, AntonioAmetrano of San Francisco's Hedge Gallery, JoAnn Park of Barbara Davis Galleryand artist David Graeve at the opening of Dallas Contemporary artspace.
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Installation of work by James Gilbert at the opening of Dallas Contemporary
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Lester Marks leads a tour at the Dunn and Brown Contemporary gallery in Dallas.
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • "Untitled," 2010, by Katrina Moorhead at Inman Gallery
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Karen Niemeier and Diane Barber of DiverseWorks
    • Rachel Cook and Judy Nyquist at Goss-Michael Foundation
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Penelope Gonzalez and Lester Marks
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • "Painting" by Michael Craig-Martin at Goss-Michael Foundation
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • Antonia Caliboso, left, artist Angel Musco, Jeff Shankman, Barbara Davis andJoAnn Park
      Photo by Steven Thomson
    • "Sho" by Jaume Plensa at Meadows Museum
      Photo by Steven Thomson

    It wasn’t until Monday afternoon that all of Houston’s galleries had packed up and headed south on I-45 after the close of the second annual Dallas Art Fair. In every way, this event was a critical moment for local galleries as they put their wares on display and networked to the nines.

    This next week will be all about the follow-up with potential collectors and their trusted advisors. New York gallerists agreed that the Dallas Art Fair differs from other fairs – for better or worse – with the presence of cautious collectors. There isn’t the sense of urgency found at Art Basel Miami, in which competitive collectors arrive early to snatch up the most valuable items. Instead of focusing on the exhibited art, the fair was launched on Thursday evening with a decidedly Texan gala that emphasized moving bottles of Veuve Cliquot over top-notch canvases. And during the weekend’s rounds, a couple of Houston gallerists voiced concern over the number of hand-holding consultants over resolute independent connoisseurs.

    Yet the relationships forged at the fair will prove beneficial to Houston. Gallerist Wade Wilson expressed excitement over a new partnership with sculptor Mac Whitney, whose energetic works in metal may soon grace an outdoor sculpture gallery at 4411 Montrose. At the Barbara Davis Gallery booth, visitors sought out new commissions by Houston-based installation artist Paul Fleming. On Sunday morning, Barbara Davis was spotted meeting with former first lady Laura Bush and with a consultant eyeing a James Surls wall-mounted sculpture. Deborah Colton reported, "We had a super experience at the fair this year; we noticed many more collectors coming to support the fair both in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Area and Houston." Patrick Reynolds, filling in for a laryngitis-struck Kerry Inman, clarified Houston's presence at the fair as more of a three-dimensional advertisement, allowing face time with interested buyers and curators that may evolve into stronger tied.


    The notion of connections went beyond that of dealer-client, but permeated the fair as a whole. Fredericka Hunter of Texas Gallery connected the dots from San Franciscan Andrew Masullo’s stream of miniscule canvases to native Texan (and Texas Gallery alum) Donald Moffett’s homoeroticized Arte Povera-esque pieces (and fair show-stoppers), which were brought to the fore by SF’s Anthony Meier Fine Arts. The intertwined art world was in full force, and to any enlightened fair attendee, Houston held a critical role in the web. Likewise, Deborah Colton told the tale of her emigrating Chinese prodigy Yang Jin Long to exhibit in Houston. Thanks to her efforts with those of Carolyn Farb, Long is now featured in Dallas' Crow Collection of Asian Art.

    Sunday afternoon brought a final lull to the fair, as Super Bowl fever kept people away. Although Houston gallerists lauded the fair’s organizers for offering a beautifully constructed space at Fashion Industry Gallery, one gallery owner criticized the “huge mistake” of scheduling the art fair at the same time as a national sporting holiday. Noted another owner, “You can’t say the public turnout is great when it’s not.” Gone was the vibrancy of the fair’s first year. Top dog New York gallery Pace Prints made it clear that they would not be returning in future years. However, London galleries such as Timothy Taylor reported record sales, although many of the displayed works had sold well before the fair via Dallas dealers.

    Despite a bit of disappointment regarding the overall energy at the fair’s conclusion, Houstonians seemed, as always, confident in their future. Hunter shared her excitement over the spring’s upcoming shows (one featuring the work of Carl Palazzolo in April) and Colton detailed her ambitions of expanding her New York satellite. All Houston galleries confirmed their confidence in the Dallas Art Fair and anticipate a return to Big D in 2011, citing the fair’s verifiable quality and its intimacy. Unlike mega-fairs, Dallas Art allowed guests to truly observe, in the words of Barbara Davis and JoAnn Park, "what contemporary art really is — it's magic.”

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    Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jun 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm
    Morgan Wallen
    Photo courtesy of Morgan Wallen
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    Juneteenth is on Thursday, June 19, which means those who want to celebrate will find plenty of events happening across Houston this weekend. We’re talking about such gatherings as the Children’s Museum Houston’s Juneteenth celebration, the Juneteenth 160 Fest, and Club Sienna’s Juneteenth Jubilee, just to name a few.

    But we also have the all-star return of Comicpalooza, live performances from a country bad-boy and a neo-soul legend, a YouTube show getting an early jump on celebrating DJ Screw Day, and the 20th anniversary of a movie that we wish we knew how to quit.

    Thursday, June 19

    Buffalo Bayou Partnership presents Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves - “Three Names”
    All this weekend, the Underground Sounds series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern returns, featuring Sarah Grace Graves performing her composition "Three Names," which is inspired by the vast, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its natural acoustics. Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. She pulls inspiration from a variety of media, including classical literature and archival music recordings, to weave together stories through a blend of compositions and improvisation. 6 pm.

    Plot Swap Theater presents Pheromones
    Best friends Lucy and Vic slide into a downtown lounge, where Lucy unveils a slim vial she swears will make its wearer irresistible, putting their handsome waiter Danny in the crosshairs. Whether the pheromones ignite romance, trigger disaster, or expose deeper rifts between the friends is decided live by the audience. Pheromones is an intimately hilarious choose‑your‑adventure story, performed for only 10 guests per night. Through Thursday, July 24. 7 pm.

    The River Oaks Theatre presents When Houston Had the Blues
    When Houston Had the Blues focuses on the city’s rich (but sadly unheralded) history of great Black music. No other city can claim giants such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, and Albert Collins, plus Black-owned labels like Duke and Peacock. The doc features new interviews with Billy Gibbons, CJ Chenier, Grady Gaines, and others. Producer Drew Barnett-Hamilton and Houston blues artists Trudy Lynn and Steve Krase will be around for a post-screening Q&A. 7:15 pm.

    Friday, June 20

    Comicpalooza
    The three-day pop culture con Comicpalooza is back, featuring vendors from all over the galaxy, programming covering a multitude of fandoms, special attractions intriguing the curious minds, panels featuring this year’s guests, and other geeky entertainment. Celebrity guests will include Hayden Christensen, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Anthony Michael Hall, Patton Oswalt, Ming-Na Wen, WWE wrestlers, the cast of Resident Alien (including Alice Wetterlund, who will be at Punch Line Houston this weekend), and more. 1 pm (9 am Saturday and Sunday).

    Asia Society Texas Center presents AsiaFest
    AsiaFest celebrates the rich diversity of Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities through performances, art-making activities, food, live demonstrations, and more. The event will feature Asia's different regions' traditions, cultures, and food. Guests will get to interact with a dragon boat display on their front lawn, tour Asia Society Texas' exhibition "Hung Hsien: Between Worlds," and more. 5 pm.

    Morgan Wallen in concert
    Country star Morgan Wallen may not have dug hanging around at Saturday Night Live a few months back (he quickly bounced during the goodnights and later posted “Get me to God’s country” on his Instagram page), but he’ll be sticking around in Houston this weekend. He’ll be performing not one, but two shows at NRG Stadium, in support of his new album, I'm The Problem. Well, at least the man knows he’s got issues. 5:30 pm. (Saturday, 5:30 pm).

    Maxwell in concert
    The last time ‘90s neo-soul pioneer Maxwell performed here was in October, as his tour (which celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2009 comeback album BLACKsummers’night) made a stop at the Toyota Center. Now, he’s returning to H-Town territory, preparing to rock the house over at Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre. So, if you conceived children while listening to his baby-making jams (or if you were conceived during a Maxwell song and you just wanna see what the hype is all about), Maxwell will be here to give you a little sumthin’ sumthin’. 8 pm.

    Saturday, June 21

    River Oaks District presents Motor Mornings with Post Oak Motor Cars
    River Oaks District invites car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry insiders to its Motor Mornings – presented by Post Oak Motor Cars – to see an extraordinary lineup of supercars and hypercars, including bespoke Bentleys, roaring Lamborghinis, and sleek Bugattis. Automotive aficionados can come together to enjoy a curated collection of some of the most coveted vehicles in the world to connect over shared passion and engineering perfection. This event is open to the public and will offer live music and complimentary coffee for attendees. 8 am.

    Kroger 70th Anniversary Celebration
    The nationwide grocery chain will mark 70 years of Houston operations with a party at its store in the Heights (1035 N. Shepherd). The first 70 customers through the door at 10 am will have the opportunity to buy seven items for just $0.70 each. Everyone else will enjoy wine tastings, gift card raffles, Winfield's Chocolate Bar giveaways, an appearance by the Texans cheerleaders, and activities for kids. To mark the occasion, Kroger will donate $35,000 to the Houston Food Bank. 10 am.

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    Morgan Wallen is performing Friday and Saturday.

    Spin the Block at Screwed Up Records and Tapes
    Spin the Block, the new YouTube show where DJs and influencers take over a local Houston space and have a nice little kickback, will be at Screwed Up Records and Tapes this weekend, just in time for DJ Screw Day next weekend. Rock/hip-hop duo Blaze x Black will be performing as well as hosting, along with King Borris. DJ Pablo Barre will provide the beats, and food trucks and other vendors will be outside. Noon.

    Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour
    Stand-up comedian, actor, and viral sensation Nate Jackson is taking his signature high-energy comedy on the road with the Super Funny World Tour. His blend of sharp wit, relatable humor, and unmatched physical comedy has made him a favorite both on social media and in live performances, where he sells out comedy clubs and theaters across America. See him before his first Netflix special drops in July. 7 pm.

    Houston Symphony presents Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert
    In Up, the quirky duo of Carl, a cantankerous 78-year-old balloon salesman, and Russell, an adventurous 8-year-old stowaway, embark on a laugh-out-loud and touching journey to a hidden world full of thrills and surprises. The 2009 Disney/Pixar tearjerker will be projected on a massive screen, accompanied by the Houston Symphony performing Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score live. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday).

    Sunday, June 22

    Laura Rathe Fine Art presents "A World Within" opening reception
    "A World Within," a group exhibition featuring Lucrecia Waggoner, Carly Allen Martin, Audra Weaser, and Sandrine Kern, is that quiet, internal space we all carry. A place shaped by memory, emotion, and the small moments that do not always have language. A world where past experiences and passing thoughts live side by side, building emotional landscapes that feel intimate and vast at the same time. Each artist offers a different entry point into this space, a glimpse into their inner world. Through Monday, August 4. Noon.

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents "From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection" opening day
    A celebration of artistic mastery and cultural exchange, "From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection" showcases the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of New York-based Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, who have assembled one of the most significant private collections of its kind outside India. This exhibition offers a rich cross-section of India’s textile traditions, from intricate court silks to boldly patterned cottons, dazzling tie-dyes, and masterfully woven ikats. Through Sunday, September 14. 12:30 pm.

    Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra presents Brokeback Mountain: 20th Anniversary
    Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Director, Brokeback Mountain is a sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men, a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications, joys, and heartbreak they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. The late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver emotionally charged, remarkably moving performances. 6 pm (9:30 pm Sunday).

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