Welcome to the digital resources for Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. Below you will find a trove of media intended to immerse audiences into this monumental work of art.

Midday bird's eye view shot of the entrance of Austin by Ellsworth Kelly with Jester Dormitory in the background. Two visitors are approaching door.

Art Primer

Austin In-Depth

This in-depth scholarly analysis delves into the monumental work’s architectural significance, symbolic resonance, and its place within Kelly’s broader oeuvre.

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Thumbnail for the "Making The Glass" video from the "Kelly at the Blanton" series. The image is split in half. The left side of the image is a white background with the words "Making the Glass" in black on top. The right side of the image is a close up of the interior stained glass of the east wall in "Austin." Twelve stained glass square windows are arranged in a circular pattern resembling a star.

Video Series

Kelly at the Blanton

Watch this 8-part docuseries on the creation of Ellsworth Kelly’s final masterpiece.

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Thumbnail for the "Kelly & The Blanton" video lecture from the "Kelly &... Lectures" series. The image is split in half. The right side of the image is a white background with the words "Kelly & The Blanton" in black on top. The right side is an image of Blanton Director Simone J. Wicha and artist Ellsworth Kelly warmly greeting each other.

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Kelly &… Lectures

Launched in conjunction with the opening in 2018, this informal lecture series explores interesting facets of Kelly’s practice, from his service in the Ghost Army during World War II to his postcard collages.

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Austin Timelapse

In response to the Covid 19 pandemic of 2020, the Blanton launched the Austin livestream as a destination for at home art lovers. During this challenging time, visitors could find a moment of respite by watching the sun’s rays pass through Austin’s stained-glass windows.

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Interior view of Ellsworth Kelly's Austin facing the eastern wall. Twelve rainbow stained glass squares are arranged in a circular pattern described as tumbling rocks. Their shadows cast a colorful circular glow on the floor.
Our livestream has ended but you can view a recording of time-lapses inside Austin.

Meditation inside Austin by Ellsworth Kelly

Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and enjoy a 15-minute Deep Rest Meditation with Angelique Karditzas. This meditation is inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin at the Blanton Museum of Art, and uses color visualization and breathing techniques to support your mind and body towards deep relaxation.

Blanton Museum of Art · Self-guided meditation inside Ellsworth Kelly's Austin