The oldest wooden frame home in Austin sits alone on a hill with an unobstructed view of the State Capitol. It dates back to the Republic of Texas, when France seized an opportunity to grab a piece of the new country and its wealth. But the French sent the wrong man for the job.
Clayworks Has Carved and Fired Life in Clay for 35 Years
If there was a book called Cool Things in Austin You Should Know About, Clayworks Studio/Gallery and the Gray Family would be in the first chapter. The gallery on East Sixth Street displays tables, art work, tiles, architectural ceramics and more that the Grays have created. A working studio sits behind the gallery, where the Grays make […]
Behind the Scenes Tour: One of Austin’s Weirdest Homes
In September of this year, I went on the Weird Homes Tour to explore some of the residences that make Austin living so unique. Nestled between 1st and South Congress in 78704 sits FlamingO Ranch, a home owned and curated by Stefanie Distefano where she teaches art classes and exhibits her talents as a ceramic and […]
Bonjour, Austin! Exploring and Celebrating Austin’s French Culture
Guest article by Kristella Montiegel. Within the hip and diverse city of Austin, you’ll find an alluring presence of French culture and community. Fittingly so, since French colonization of Texas dates back to the the 1600’s. Traces of French influence – especially in historical locations, food and art – can be found throughout the Austin area. While […]
Top 14 Famous Statues in Austin
Statues become mental landmarks of people, animals, fantastic beings from creative minds…and legends. Observing a statue can be a zen like or aesthetic experience. Or for those who love to do statue art, it’s a convivial fun fest of reactions and poses for statue photos. Here are 14 famous statues in Austin you should include on your next public […]
Light a Fire and Blow at Hyde Park’s Blue Moon Glassworks
Tucked neatly into an envelope of leafy boughs in Hyde Park, Blue Moon Glassworks and owner Jim Berry have breathed life into an artistic niche in Austin for more than 14 years. The store is filled with a colorful and ingenious array of one of a kind glass creations, and today my own unique collection of […]
7 Things You Must See at the LBJ Library
You eavesdrop on a phone conversation. You realize the voices are President Lyndon Baines Johnson and former First Lady and now widow Jackie Kennedy on the line. It’s an emotional discussion. Even though the phone call happened more than 50 years ago, you feel like a kid sneaking on the extension. Your ear’s glued to […]
The Story of Umlauf Sculpture Garden’s Beloved Artist
“You don’t have to know. It’s just beautiful,” a man said while shrugging, after his friend seemed confused about a piece at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. It’s true; visiting the Umlauf can be enjoyable with little or no knowledge about Charles Umlauf (1910-1994) or his artwork. The grounds feature nice gravel paths, lush native […]
Call Yourself a Real Austinite If You Know Sam Hurt’s Art
Sam Hurt desired to become one of the best comic strip artists, ever. He reached that goal. Unfortunately, fame and fortune did not follow. The Art of Hurt If you suffer from Stendahl’s Syndrome, take care with Hurt’s work. The bizarre splendor of burned out matches carrying lit candles, of spoons loving forks, of profound, […]
Have You Seen This Colorful Surprise on UT’s Rooftop?
The Experience When a bird flew inches above our oval cutout, some of us gasped and then laughed at our response. Our slowly changing focal point had shifted suddenly and shot us out of a relaxed, contemplative state and back to the reality that we were staring at something ever-changing, yet accessible: the sky. If […]
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