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april 14, 2019 - april 20, 2019
14apr3:00 pm4:00 pmPublic TourCopies, Fakes, and Reproductions: Printmaking in the Renaissance
Artistic training in the Renaissance involved drawing, or copying, from nature, from antique sculptures and from the work of other acclaimed artists. While Raphael and Michelangelo were painting for the
Artistic training in the Renaissance involved drawing, or copying, from nature, from antique sculptures and from the work of other acclaimed artists. While Raphael and Michelangelo were painting for the Popes in Rome, skilled printmakers such as Marcantonio Raimondi and Giorgio Ghisi were widely disseminating the painters’ famous compositions through the relatively new medium of engraving. Not all artists, however, wanted their creations reproduced by others. This exhibition will present works which showcase the various intentions behind copies, ranging from collaborations between designers and printmakers to the unauthorized copies of Albrecht Dürer’s woodcuts, which resulted in a landmark legal decision against image piracy.
Exhibition InformationPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Our tours can accommodate large groups, but we encourage you to check-in with our Visitor Services Desk to secure your place.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum.
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
18apr(apr 18)12:00 pmFeaturedArtist Talk: Leandro KatzTo the letter / Al pie de la letra
Join us for this special public program in conjunction with our exhibition Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton. Featured artist Leandro Katz will discuss his works
Join us for this special public program in conjunction with our exhibition Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton. Featured artist Leandro Katz will discuss his works in the exhibition, including Ñ and Columna XI, and his diverse approaches to the alphabet. Learn more about the mighty Ñ here → https://blantonmuseum.org/anotherletter/
Exhibition InformationThis event will take place in our Capitol Room, located across the plaza in our Smith building. Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum for payment and validation.
Free admission on Thursdays. The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
(Thursday) 12:00 pm
18apr(apr 18)5:30 pm(apr 18)5:30 pmFeaturedPop-Up Exhibition: April Showers and May Flowers
Join us for another free pop-up print exhibition as we present wonderful works on paper from the sixteenth through twenty-first centuries. The April rain fuels the beauty of Spring, so
Join us for another free pop-up print exhibition as we present wonderful works on paper from the sixteenth through twenty-first centuries. The April rain fuels the beauty of Spring, so stop by to see artworks from Mexico, Europe, Japan, and the U.S. that showcase the season! These works will be on display in the museum’s Julia Wilkinson Center for Prints and Drawings.
Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum for payment and validation.
IMAGE CREDIT
Emilie Clark, “Untitled (EHR-48) from Sweet Corruptions, Part II,” 2012-13, Watercolor and graphite on paper, 73.6 cm x 107.3 cm (29 in. x 42 1/4 in.). Gift of Sheila and David Rothman, 2013
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
18apr(apr 18)6:00 pm(apr 18)6:00 pmFeaturedMusic at the Blanton: Kyle Jones
Join us for a performance of contemporary classical music by composers Camila Agosto and Felipe Lara led by saxophonist Kyle Blake Jones, performed in direct response to our current exhibition "Words/Matter: Latin
Join us for a performance of contemporary classical music by composers Camila Agosto and Felipe Lara led by saxophonist Kyle Blake Jones, performed in direct response to our current exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton.” This performance will take place in our museum atrium.
Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum.
IMAGE CREDIT: Carlos Amorales, “Patrones tipo gráficos para reproducción masiva [Typographical Patterns for Mass Reproduction],” 2013, oil on canvas, 27 7/8 x 27 7/8in., Collection of Diane and Bruce Halle
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
We're excited to partner with The Writers' League for a panel discussion inspired by our exhibition, Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton. We'll be
We’re excited to partner with The Writers’ League for a panel discussion inspired by our exhibition, Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton. We’ll be joined by Mónica Teresa Ortiz, José Skinner, and Annar Veröld for a discussion on art as public discourse.
Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum.
IMAGE CREDIT: Installation view of artworks by artist Alejandro Diaz featured in exhibition Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton.
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Drop by our Meredith Lounge in the museum and participate in this interactive community project! Read more about the art activity in our blog post HERE. ABOUT MINDFUL WEAVING Mindful Weaving was
Drop by our Meredith Lounge in the museum and participate in this interactive community project! Read more about the art activity in our blog post HERE.
ABOUT MINDFUL WEAVING
Mindful Weaving was developed by student artists Alyssa LeLeux and Arohi Ranade to promote weaving as a means for stress-reduction and mindful relaxation. Museum visitors of all ages are invited to experience the freeing simplicity and soothing repetition of weaving. The project invites visitors to move from looking at art in the galleries into making something with their hands.
Follow @mindfulweaving on Instagram and email any questions to Mindfulweaving@gmail.com
Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum.
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
18apr(apr 18)7:30 pm(apr 18)7:30 pmFeaturedSlow Looking
Join us for another event in this series of intimate, 30-minute conversations about a single work of art in the museum’s galleries. This week, we will be discussing a work
Join us for another event in this series of intimate, 30-minute conversations about a single work of art in the museum’s galleries. This week, we will be discussing a work by Miguel Angel Ríos featured in our exhibition “Words/Matter: Latin American Art and Language at the Blanton.”
Museum admission is always free on Thursdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum remains open until 9 pm.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paid parking is available in the Blanton/Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the front desk of the museum for payment and validation.
IMAGE CREDIT: Miguel Angel Ríos, “Caí con mi padre por elespacio, enamorado locamente de la Tierra II [I Fell with My Father Through Space, Madly in Love with the Earth II],” 1989, Mixed media on canvas, 426 cm x 426 cm (167 11/16 in. x 167 11/16in.), Gift of the artist, 1996
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Our inaugural lunchtime lecture series has been extended another year! Join us for the first event of 2019 which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Austin with Blanton director Simone Wicha
Our inaugural lunchtime lecture series has been extended another year! Join us for the first event of 2019 which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Austin with Blanton director Simone Wicha and Blanton curator Veronica Roberts.
This event will take place in our Capitol Room, located across the plaza in our Smith building, and is free with museum admission. Everyone is welcome to bring lunch. Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum.
Simone Wicha and Ellsworth Kelly at Kelly’s Studio in Spencertown, NY, 2014
Launched in conjunction with the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin” in 2018, this informal series explores interesting facets of Kelly’s practice, from his service in the Ghost Army during World War II to his postcard collages, a little-known, fascinating body of work. All talks are held on Fridays at 12 noon in the Smith Building Capitol Room and are free with museum admission. You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Funding provided by the M.K. Hage Centennial Visiting Professorship in Fine Arts
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Artistic training in the Renaissance involved drawing, or copying, from nature, from antique sculptures and from the work of other acclaimed artists. While Raphael and Michelangelo were painting for the
Artistic training in the Renaissance involved drawing, or copying, from nature, from antique sculptures and from the work of other acclaimed artists. While Raphael and Michelangelo were painting for the Popes in Rome, skilled printmakers such as Marcantonio Raimondi and Giorgio Ghisi were widely disseminating the painters’ famous compositions through the relatively new medium of engraving. Not all artists, however, wanted their creations reproduced by others. This exhibition will present works which showcase the various intentions behind copies, ranging from collaborations between designers and printmakers to the unauthorized copies of Albrecht Dürer’s woodcuts, which resulted in a landmark legal decision against image piracy.
Exhibition InformationPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Our tours can accommodate large groups, but we encourage you to check-in with our Visitor Services Desk to secure your place.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum.
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Our inaugural lunchtime lecture series has been extended another year! Join us for the first event of 2019 which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Austin with Blanton director Simone Wicha
Our inaugural lunchtime lecture series has been extended another year! Join us for the first event of 2019 which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Austin with Blanton director Simone Wicha and Blanton curator Veronica Roberts.
This event will take place in our Capitol Room, located across the plaza in our Smith building, and is free with museum admission. Everyone is welcome to bring lunch. Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Parking is $4; bring your ticket with you to the museum.
Simone Wicha and Ellsworth Kelly at Kelly’s Studio in Spencertown, NY, 2014
Launched in conjunction with the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin” in 2018, this informal series explores interesting facets of Kelly’s practice, from his service in the Ghost Army during World War II to his postcard collages, a little-known, fascinating body of work. All talks are held on Fridays at 12 noon in the Smith Building Capitol Room and are free with museum admission. You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Funding provided by the M.K. Hage Centennial Visiting Professorship in Fine Arts
(Friday) 12:00 pm
The University of Texas at Austin
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Austin, TX 78712
