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Exhibitions Coming to Houston Area Art Venues In Spring 2026

A comprehensive guide details spring 2026 exhibitions at Houston-area art venues, including Blaffer Art Museum, Galveston Arts Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Moody Center for the Arts, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Lawndale Art Center, and Art League Houston. Key shows include "The Uncanny In-Between" (contemporary Korean ceramics), "Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue" (U.S.-Central America histories), Bruce Lee Webb's "CURIOS," "End Cash Bail" (incarceration-themed poetry and visual art), Jamie Ho's "magic mirrors" (Chinese American identity), and Hammonds + West's "The River Entered My Home" (environmental grief).

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2025 visibility 14 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

nada new york

NADA New York returns for its 11th edition with significant changes, including a new venue at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea. The fair, organized by the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA), will feature 111 exhibitors from 19 countries, with 54 first-time participants. A highlight is the sixth edition of the TD Bank Curated Spotlight, organized by Owen Duffy of Asia Society Texas, which spotlights nine galleries and artists from Texas and Mexico, fostering dialogue between the two regions. The fair runs May 7–11, 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 27, 2025 visibility 24 link 41 artists, 1 gallery

design guide openings events exhibtions

This article from Cultured magazine highlights several notable art and architecture openings and exhibitions around the world. Key events include the reopening of Donald Judd's Architecture Office in Marfa, Texas, after a seven-year closure and a devastating 2021 fire; the opening of the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed by British architect Asif Khan; and the debut of "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" at Japan Society in New York, marking the artist's first solo museum exhibition in the city. Other featured shows include "Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s-Now" at M+ Museum in Hong Kong, "Vacant Futures" at VI PER Gallery in Prague, and "Four Five Six" by OFFICE KGDVS at A83 in SoHo, New York.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 27 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Lake Flato Shapes a Stunning New Art Space in Texas Hill Country

A new art space called Arthouse is opening on April 25, 2026, in Marble Falls, Texas. Designed by the architecture firm Lake Flato, the 2,000-square-foot white building will display works from the personal collection of philanthropists Mickey and Jeanne Klein, including pieces by Mary C. Sloane, Kenturah Davis, Faith Ringgold, Ed Ruscha, James Turrell, and Teresita Fernández. The debut exhibition, "Words Matter," curated by Mickey Klein, explores text and narrative and coincides with the town's Paint the Town Art Festival. The building also features a courtyard designed by landscape designer Sada Uchiyama.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 24 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

Austin’s Blanton Museum uses coding, data, and AI to explore what it means to create art

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin has opened a new exhibition titled 'Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952–1982.' The show features over 100 works by 75 artists who used computers, algorithms, and data as creative tools, exploring the intersection of art and technology during a pivotal three-decade period.

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person people schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 30 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Dallas Art Prize winner on pink trees, Texas museums and why ‘it's OK to be kind of hokey’

Massachusetts-based painter John McAllister has been named the winner of the inaugural Dallas Art Prize. The award includes a $20,000 cash prize and the consideration of his work for the permanent collection of the Dallas Museum of Art. McAllister, who is represented by James Fuentes Gallery, is recognized for his vibrant, non-traditional landscapes that utilize a palette of pinks, purples, and yellows to evoke emotional responses rather than literal depictions of nature.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 46 link 18 artists, 8 galleries

An Insider’s Guide to Dallas Art Fair Week

The Dallas Art Fair returns for its 18th edition from April 16–19, 2026, featuring over 90 international galleries at the Fashion Industry Gallery. Director Kelly Cornell highlights key participants including blue-chip mainstays like Perrotin and OMR alongside newcomers like James Fuentes, who will present works by Dallas Art Prize winner John McAllister. The week also features the Dallas Invitational, a boutique fair at the Rosewood Mansion, and major institutional shows at the Nasher Sculpture Center and The Warehouse.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 33 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

Dallas Art Fair Returns April 16-19 with 90+ Art Dealers

The 2026 Dallas Art Fair is set to return from April 16–19 at the Fashion Industry Gallery, featuring over 90 national and international dealers. A major highlight of this edition is the introduction of the inaugural Dallas Art Prize, a $20,000 unrestricted award granted to landscape painter John McAllister. The fair is also expanding its scope with a new design crossover featuring Carpenters Workshop Gallery and Sputnik Modern, alongside the debut of the KTX Biennial, Texas’ first biennial dedicated to public art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 22 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Texas Art Legend Robert Rauschenberg is Celebrated in Groundbreaking Nasher Exhibition

The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas has launched "Rauschenberg Sculpture," a major exhibition marking the first museum presentation dedicated exclusively to Robert Rauschenberg’s three-dimensional works in three decades. Organized by senior curator Dr. Catherine Craft in collaboration with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the show features over two dozen works spanning the 1950s to the 1990s, including his iconic "Combines," rotating Plexiglas "Revolvers," and experimental clay and metal assemblages.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 30, 2025 visibility 26 link 24 artists, 1 gallery

Exhibitions Coming to West Texas & the Panhandle in Spring 2026

Art museums and institutions across West Texas and the Panhandle have announced their spring 2026 exhibition seasons. Highlights include the LHUCA Review (formerly the LHUCA Members' Show) and Laura Veles Drey's installation "Passerby: Americana" at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock; "A Texas Legacy: Gifts from the Bill and Mary Cheek Collection" and the San Angelo North American Ceramic Competition featuring Marc Leuthold at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; and three exhibitions at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP in El Paso, including "The Edge is a Center" showcasing graphic design from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, "Les Sembrantes" by artists from La Semilla Food Center's fellowship, and Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp's solo show "Strangers In Our Own Land."

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 9, 2025 visibility 23 link 103 artists, 12 galleries

Glasstire’s Best of 2025

Glasstire's staff and contributors have compiled their personal "best of" lists for 2025, highlighting standout Texas-based exhibitions, events, and artworks. Notable mentions include Victoria Gonzales' solo show "Stay" at the Moncrief Cancer Institute, curated by Chris Wicker, which explores memory through dreamlike paintings; the exhibition "Feeling Color: Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, praised for its bold experimentation with color and texture; the community-driven group show "A Good Gathering" at The Pool in Fort Worth; and the Lorne Michaels Collection exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center, offering an inside look at the Saturday Night Live creator's archive. The list also features the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency's open studios and a performance by Houston Contemporary Dance Company.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 12, 2025 visibility 16 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

Press Release: Pace University Art Gallery Presents Nuclear Injustice: Advocating for a Nuclear-Free Future

Pace University Art Gallery presents 'Nuclear Injustice,' a group exhibition featuring works by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, Alan Nakagawa, Michael Wang, and Will Wilson. The show explores the lasting consequences of nuclear testing and bombings through photography, sound installation, video poetry, and sculpture, opening November 15, 2025, and running through January 31, 2026. Curated by Sarah Cunningham and Joel Wilson in collaboration with Emily Welty, the exhibition examines radioactive landscapes, Indigenous resistance, and global movements for a nuclear-free future.

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article news schedule Sep 24, 2025 visibility 19 link 19 artists, 2 galleries

Blaffer Art Museum Terminates Curator; Artist Cancels Exhibition

The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston terminated curator Erika Mei Chua Holum in July 2025, following a series of leadership changes and the cancellation of a planned outdoor sculpture exhibition by Guadalupe Maravilla. The museum's new director, Dr. Laura Augusta, cited conservation issues and campus construction as reasons for canceling Maravilla's 'Mariposa Relámpago,' a decision Chua Holum publicly disagreed with. Subsequently, artist Ja'Tovia Gary also canceled her scheduled solo exhibition, citing a breakdown in negotiations with Augusta over scope and budget.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 19, 2025 visibility 23 link 24 artists, 9 galleries

Untitled Art Houston opens with a slew of four- and five-figure sales

Untitled Art Houston opened its inaugural edition on Thursday, September 18, with a VIP preview that generated uneven but promising sales. Lower-priced works sold well, with notable transactions including a $415,000 piece by Carlos Cruz-Diez at Sicardi Ayers Bacino, a $125,000 painting by John Alexander at McClain Gallery, and a $150,000 bronze sculpture by Clare Rojas at Jessica Silverman. Other galleries reported sales ranging from $2,000 to $55,000, with some dealers selling out their stands. The fair marks Houston's first new art fair in years, following the demise of the Houston Fine Art Fair and Texas Contemporary Art Fair.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 21, 2025 visibility 14 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

5 Must-See New Art Exhibits in Dallas This Fall — Laura Wilson, Pam Evelyn, Antony Gormley, and More Exciting Artists

PaperCity launches a new series called Dallas Art Watch, highlighting five must-see art exhibitions opening in Dallas this fall. Featured shows include Laura Wilson's 'Roaming Mexico' at the Meadows Museum, 'Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry' at the Dallas Museum of Art, Pam Evelyn's first major U.S. institutional exhibition at Dallas Contemporary, 'SURVEY: Antony Gormley' at the Nasher Sculpture Center, and 'Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection' at the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas. The exhibitions span photography, jewelry, abstract painting, sculpture, and post-war Asian art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 19, 2025 visibility 18 link 4 artists, 2 galleries

Edward Burtynsky’s photographs convey the force of mankind’s reordering of the environment

The International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York is presenting "Edward Burtynsky: The Great Acceleration," a retrospective of over 70 photographs by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, on view until September 28. Curated by ICP creative director David Campany, the exhibition spans Burtynsky's 40-year career documenting humanity's industrial transformation of natural landscapes, from Ontario mines and Texas oilfields to shipbreaking yards in Bangladesh and e-waste sites in China. The show is organized thematically rather than chronologically, featuring early small-scale works alongside massive recent prints, including a 10-foot-wide image of a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a 30-foot mural of a Texas farm printed on adhesive vinyl.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 9, 2025 visibility 14 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Where to see art in Houston now: 9 intriguing new exhibits opening in June

Houston's art scene is bustling in June 2025 with nine new exhibitions opening across the city. Highlights include Lawndale Art Center's annual "Big Show," juried by Dr. Phillip A. Townsend, featuring 88 works by 77 local artists; Sawyer Yards' "Be the Art: The Silos Selfie Experience," an immersive, social-media-friendly display; and three new shows at the Blaffer Art Museum, including "a way to mend" focusing on Gulf Coast artists and healing, "¡Cuidado!" by X Arriaga Cuellar and Adán Vallecillo about migrant healthcare workers, and Saif Azzuz's debut museum exhibition "Keet Hegehlpa’ (the water is rising)" addressing land and water privatization. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston also celebrates new acquisitions spanning luxurious historical works and AI-driven futures.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2025 visibility 16 link 25 artists, 2 galleries

Preview: Upcoming Summer Shows at Houston Area Museums

Houston-area museums and art spaces have announced their upcoming summer exhibitions, including immersive installations, figurative group shows, and presentations addressing environmental issues. Highlights include A.A.Murakami's "Floating World" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), the first solo U.S. museum presentation for the artist duo; Francesca Fuchs's "The Space Between Looking and Loving" at the Menil Collection, which explores a personal connection between the artist's father and John de Menil; and "Figurative Histories" at the Moody Center for the Arts, featuring works by Black Texas artists examining sociopolitical histories.

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rate_review review schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 33 link 4 artists

It’s Gabriele Münter’s World, We’re Just Living in It

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is hosting "Contours of a World," a retrospective dedicated to Gabriele Münter, a co-founder of the Blue Rider group. The exhibition moves beyond the shadow of her long-time partner Wassily Kandinsky, showcasing her distinct approach to German Expressionism through photography, intimate domestic scenes, and vibrant landscapes. Unlike her contemporaries who leaned toward total abstraction, Münter utilized bold outlines and layered compositions to create a dynamic, phenomenological experience of seeing.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 19, 2025 visibility 13 link 25 artists, 1 gallery

Exhibition 'The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture' Opens October 17 at Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas (AST) in Houston announces its upcoming exhibition 'The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture,' opening October 17, 2025 and running through March 15, 2026. The show features 25 artists from Japan, Brazil, China, Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire, Texas, and beyond, exploring the influence of Japanese animation on contemporary art. Highlights include works by Yoshitaka Amano, Houston-based artist Gao Hang, and Monsieur Zohore, who is creating a new monumental painting titled 'Houston, We Have A Problem (2025)' that depicts a melee of postwar anime characters. The exhibition includes playful nods to classics like Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and an immersive homage to Pikachu.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 19, 2025 visibility 13 link 26 artists, 1 gallery

The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture

Asia Society Texas (AST) in Houston announces its upcoming exhibition "The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture," opening October 17, 2025, and running through March 15, 2026. The show features 25 artists from Japan, Brazil, China, Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire, Texas, and beyond, exploring the influence of Japanese animation on contemporary art. Highlights include works by Yoshitaka Amano, Gao Hang, and Monsieur Zohore, with nods to classics like Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and an immersive homage to Pikachu.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 22 link 2 artists

Historic Tiffany Window, Once Hidden in Texas Church, Reemerges at Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has unveiled a monumental Tiffany Studios window, "Mountain Landscape (Root Memorial Window)," which was previously housed in a San Antonio church. The 1917 stained-glass masterpiece, designed by Agnes Northrup, had been roped off for a decade due to insurance liabilities before the church sought a public institution to ensure its preservation and display. Following a meticulous conservation process, the nine-foot-tall window is now a centerpiece of the museum’s Visions of America Galleries.

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article policy schedule Jul 30, 2025 visibility 13 link 2 artists

trump big beautiful bill space shuttle discovery museum houston

President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on July 4, which includes a provision requiring the Smithsonian Institution to transfer a space vehicle—widely understood to be the space shuttle Discovery—to NASA. The shuttle has been displayed at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, since 2012. The move must be completed by January 4, 2027, and $85 million has been allocated for planning, transportation, and a new exhibition facility in Houston. The provision originated from the "Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act" introduced by Texas senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, after their state lost the original competition to host Discovery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 25, 2025 visibility 8 link 2 artists

jane austen sister artist

Jane Austen's older sister Cassandra, a skilled but historically overshadowed artist, is the subject of a new exhibition titled "The Art of Cassandra" at Jane Austen's House in Chawton, England. The show features 10 of her surviving works, including six never before publicly displayed and four newly discovered pieces, such as family portraits, a winter landscape, and copies of existing artworks. The display marks the largest-ever gathering of confirmed works by Cassandra, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

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article culture schedule May 20, 2025 visibility 12 link 2 artists

marsha p johnson biography art tourmaline tiny reparations

This excerpt from Tourmaline's forthcoming book "Marsha: the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" (Tiny Reparations, May 20) focuses on Marsha P. Johnson's use of hand-sewn banners and textile art as tools of activism and joy within the gay liberation movement. It describes her creation of banners reading "GAY POOOR PEOPLE" and "Gay Love," the latter borrowed by the Hot Peaches theater troupe, and her broader artistic practice spanning acting, performance, fashion, and songwriting. The text also notes artist Tuesday Smilie's 2018 recreation of Johnson's STAR banner for an exhibit at the Rose Art Museum.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 9, 2025 visibility 21 link 16 artists, 1 gallery

Where to see art in Houston now: 10 exhibits and shows opening in October

Houston's October art scene is dominated by exhibitions exploring scientific and cosmic themes, including plasma installations, fractal worlds, and quantum landscapes. Notable shows include Anahita Bradberry's 'Spectral Field' at Diverseworks, Julius Horsthuis's 'Fractal Worlds' at Artechouse, and 'Growing Up Jewish' at Holocaust Museum Houston. The month also features CraftTexas 2025 at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 'Lines of Resolution' at Menil Drawing Institute, and a farewell show at Anya Tish Gallery.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 30, 2025 visibility 17 link 10 artists, 1 gallery

us mashal auction basquiat picasso diane arbus 1mdb scandal

The US Marshals Service is auctioning four artworks by Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Diane Arbus that were surrendered to the US Department of Justice in connection with the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The online-only auction, run by Gaston and Sheehan auction house in Texas, began on July 16 and closes on September 4, with no buyer's premium. The works include Basquiat's *Self Portrait* (1982) and *Red Man One* (1982), Picasso's *Tête de taureau et broc* (1939), and Arbus's *Child with a Toy Hand Grenade* (1962). The pieces were linked to fugitive financier Jho Low and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who surrendered them after they were located in Switzerland.

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article culture schedule Jul 24, 2025 visibility 13 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

pee wee herman

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian best known for his character Pee-wee Herman, died at age 70 on June 30, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond children's television. The article explores how the design of "Pee-wee's Playhouse" (1986–1990) was a groundbreaking aesthetic achievement, created by a team of downtown New York artists—production designers Gary Panter, Ric Heitzman, and Wayne White—who approached the set as an evolving art installation. Their work blended postmodernism, Memphis Group influences, psychedelia, and thrift-store aesthetics into a joyful, childlike environment that became a cultural touchstone.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 23 link 12 artists, 1 gallery

How This Artist Pivoted Into Surreal Sculpture After Decades of Photography [Interview]

Artist Nic Nicosia, known for decades as a photographer and member of the Pictures Generation, has pivoted into surreal sculpture after losing interest in fabricated images. His work was featured in the 1983 Whitney Biennial alongside Cindy Sherman and others, and in major exhibitions like Documenta IX. Now, after years of exploring sculpture in private, he is preparing for his largest museum exhibition since 2000: "Everyday Surrealism" at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, opening May 16, tracing his career through over 70 works.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 18 link 9 artists, 4 galleries

Nightlife scenes and local lore abound at Nada Miami's busy opening

At the VIP preview of Nada Miami, dealers reported brisk sales of paintings, with galleries like Hawkins Headquarters, Shrine, Burnaway, the Locker Room, and Baker—Hall showing works by artists including Jackson Markovic, Angela China, Alex Hutton, Clare Torina, Eric Diehl, and Thomas Bils. Nightlife themes were prominent, with Markovic's fluorescent nightclub photographs and Raffi Kalenderian's painting of Mac's Club Deuce dive bar. The Pérez Art Museum Miami acquired works by Bils, Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, and Pallavi Sen through its Nada Acquisition Gift programme.

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