By Daniel A. Kusner Life+Style Editor Dallas design whiz J. Blake Harris reverts to primary vision of art with new collection of painted photos FISHY FOTO: Harris holds, "1962," his new poster-sized goldfish painting. Some conceptual art is so abstract that it’s hard to recognize any connection to the real object. J. Blake Harris recently [...]
2 exhibits seek Dallas submissions Anthony Jacobus’ 2007 UnScene submission, "Cabaret." Want to test the limits of censorship? Local boy Robb Conover is mounting 50 /50, an exhibit that’s scheduled to go on display at Buli Café for June’s "First Wednesday," June 4. His goal is to have 50 queer artists submit works. Conover promises [...]
By Daniel A. Kusner – Life+Style Editor Fort Worth Modern focuses on gay master Kehinde Wiley, hip-hop and baroque fusionist Last week, when the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth sent Dallas Voice images of Kehinde Wiley’s work, we were immediately sucked in. His breathtaking and meticulous paintings of seemingly downtrodden African-Americans were framed in [...]
By Daniel A. Kusner – Life+Style Editor Painting got Charles William off the street Charles William at his easel. Having developed a love of art at the age of three, gay painter Charles William let his interest lapse as he grew older. After becoming indigent five years ago, William found himself seeking assistance at The [...]
By Daniel A. Kusner Life+Style Editor Attention, all lyrical misanthropes: Your tortured prayers have been blessedly answered. The Smiths karaoke experience at the DMA is achingly touching, hilarious and sounds gorgeous If you worship Morrissey, you’ll love “Phil Collins: the world won’t listen,” the new video installation at the Dallas Museum of Art. And if [...]
