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February 2015

Beyond All Reason: Goya and his Disparates

One of my joys as a Mellon fellow has been researching the prints of Francisco Goya (1746–1828). Produced after the artist’s fiftieth birthday, Goya’s four mature etching series are emblematic of his technical mastery and inventiveness. The first series, Los Caprichos (1797-99), is exemplary of the artist’s satirical social criticism. Los Desastres de la Guerra […]

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To Be Young, Gifted and Black: The Civil Rights Legacy of Nina Simone

They called her the “High Priestess of Soul.” Her voice was so rich, so anguished, and hypnotic that she could fill you—completely overwhelm you—with the spirit of pride and unparalleled struggle. There was inextricable power in the music of Nina Simone. She became the voice of a generation of African Americans fighting for equality in

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Art on the Edge: Austin’s Newest Black Tie Affair

Since moving to its two-building complex in 2006, the Blanton Museum has dazzled art supporters from San Antonio to Dallas to New York City and back, with their biennial galas, which fund the Blanton’s exhibitions and programs in service to both residents and visitors to our beloved city. This year’s Gala, Off the Wall, will be no

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