“Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Synopsis A Fatherless, angry young man turns to a life of gangs and drugs – will his mother, a former addict, give the greatest sacrifice of all to save her son? The story centers around DeVonte’ DeWayne Harris, an animated young man whose father left him, his mother and […]
Diabelli 200 Explorer is the interactive website accompanying Anthony Brandt’s February 24-25 premiere of Diabelli 200, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston for their New/Now performance series. This virtual component explores the historic and neuroscience inspiration behind this new work, which was developed in collaboration with University of Houston neuroscientist Dr. Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal. In 1819, […]
Foto Relevance is pleased to present A Gracious Breath, an online exhibition of works by Xuan-Hui Ng. The Singaporean, Tokyo-based artist's serendipitous landscapes capture transient moments of beauty within the vastness of nature. Photographed largely in Hokkaido, Nagano, and Aomori, Japan, the landscapes featured in this exhibition focus on the enchanting nature of winter, with […]
This drama follows a woman who survives a horrific attack by her estranged husband and finds solace as an endurance swimmer. She eventually overcomes political and religious hurdles in a bid to swim further than anyone has done before—with her hands bound. This visually arresting film is powered by a gripping performance from Taraneh Alidoosti […]
A sculptural and fluctuating installation by artist Mariela G. Dominguez (XZZX), exploring the ecological collateral of globalist economics, and regional power dynamics. There Is No Alternative (ENG) The installation shows us a symbol of the phenomenon of degradation that links the implication of the dominant economic system with the already evident contemporary ecological disaster. The […]
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Gajkowski-Hill TIME: Saturday, January 27, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Sunday, January 21. After Sunday, January 21: $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here. LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 […]
Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]
WINTER COLORLAND comes to Color Factory this November with a palette that's sure to brighten those winter blues. Houstonians will be greeted in the lobby by a stunning silver treescape where guests can revel and reflect upon the past year. Its confetti room will be transformed into Color Factory's glimmering celebration of the season, featuring […]
In continued partnership with the Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute, Asia Society Texas invites guests for a morning of tai chi at 'Heat Silhouette,' the new public art installation and pavilion from artists Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu. In this second program of a series of wellness events, join tai chi instructor Dr. Bing […]
How can we work with conflict, creatively, and initiate a productive, potentially life-changing dialogue? Most people today avoid conflicts because they often quickly become painful and emotionally threatening. Addressing differences requires skills going beyond the parameters of ‘better communication’. Real Dialogue and Dialogue Therapy, developed by renowned Jungian analyst Polly Young-Eisendrath, respond to the need […]
Nathaniel Donnett Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark Imaginarence Solo Exhibition "For them, as for me, imagining is not merely looking or looking at; nor is it taking oneself intact into the other. It is, for the purposes of the work, becoming." Toni Morrison The University Museum is pleased to present Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark […]
Grab your friends and get ready to go ballistic in the world of gaming! This Saturday the Museum will host a spectacular game truck from Road Gamers. Our online game truck features all the hot titles for you to compete for the gold and glory. Are you ready to get your game on?
