Mapping Eugène Atget
November 6, 2018 by Penny Snyder
Take a walk in Atget’s shoes through this map documenting picture locations from our exhibition.
Wonder Women: 5 Prints and Drawings of Powerful Women
October 11, 2018 by Bixie Mathieu
When we think about artworks featuring women as central characters, we might consider renowned works such as Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci, Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol, and Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli. There is, however, a vast array of artworks containing wondrous women in a variety of roles right here in the Blanton’s…
Five Fantastic Musician & Artist Collaborations
September 11, 2018 by Lizabel Stella
The partnership between artist and musician is always a fascinating relationship to observe, especially when the results become iconic album covers, astounding museum exhibitions, and monumental musical performances. In celebration of the opening of Wangechi Mutu’s The End of eating Everything featuring singer/producer Santigold, check out five other fantastic collaborations that have resulted in these inspiring…
Public Responses to
Vincent Valdez: The City
August 17, 2018 by Veronica Roberts
“This work is not controversial. It’s truth and reality—just uncomfortable (for most) and revealing.” “Moved and honestly terrified as a gay Latino from a small town.” “It really bothered me to see women in this painting. I’ll be thinking about that for some time.” “Thank you for taking responsibility in a way that museums in…
