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Review of Cuentos y Arte: Mexican American Folktales of the Southwest
Every culture has its own ghost stories that act as cautionary tales—for instance, my friends and I were terrified of the “Bloody Mary” apparition as kids. Mexican American folktales, such as La Llorona , have established a legacy in popular culture, but a multitude of lesser-known figures and stories are reimagined visually at Centro de Artes’ Cuentos y Arte: Mexican American Folktales of the Southwest . The exhibition explores the relationship between oral folklore and cont
Elroy Kay
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Familial Connection Transcending Time: A review of "Ecos de Linaje" at the Mexican Cultural Institute
Ecos De Linaje at the Mexican Cultural Institute explores generational connection through the works of Rosa Maria Jimenez and her daughters, Natalia and Valeria Ruiz Galindo. This San Antonio exhibition invites viewers to reflect on lineage, memory, and the evolving ties between past and future.
Laurel Westphal
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Juneteenth: An Artistic Celebration of Freedom
June brings summer vacations, longer daylight, and celebrations of both Pride and Juneteenth. Across San Antonio, galleries and...
Madison Vrazel
Jul 3, 20253 min read


The Bridge Between Communities: A Review of I-10 at Presa House
As someone who was born and raised in Houston and goes to college in San Antonio, I travel along I-10 frequently. The highway that...
Elena Benavides
Jun 27, 20256 min read


Printmaking Masters on Display at Bihl Haus Arts Exhibition
Last Saturday, a yard sign sat on Fredericksburg road with handwritten letters announcing ‘Art Reception.’ At first glance, I thought I...
Laurel Westphal
Jun 19, 20253 min read


What Does it Mean to be an Artist?
Many artists grapple with the questions: Who am I? What conversations can I start with my perspective? How do I shift from who I was to...
Elena Benavides
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Fathers, Builders, Artists: Expanding the Frame of Masculinity
A golden sun filters through the windows of the Carver’s lobby on the opening of Raul Rene Gonzalez’s solo show, Perspectives , last...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
May 23, 20253 min read


From Domestic to Divine: The Radical Materiality of Threading Glass
Ruiz-Healy’s Threading Glass brings together powerhouse names of Contemporary Latinx art, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood and Einar and Jamex...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
May 16, 20255 min read


The Rhythm of Being: A Review of Claudette Hopkins’ Work at The Carver
The Claudette Hopkins solo show at The Carver Community Cultural Center is a hidden gem within San Antonio’s art community. Originally...
Elena Benavides
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Beyond Bluebonnets: SAALM’s 95th Juried Show Reimagines Texas Landscapes
When most people imagine the Texas landscape, they see desert plains and cactus fields. But the Texas I know — and the one reflected in...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Apr 15, 20253 min read


“Society in Focus” at the UTSA ARTS Cube
The lively atmosphere of the UTSA ARTS Cube contradicted the seriousness of the artwork’s subject matter at the opening Thursday evening....
Madison Vrazel
Apr 6, 20253 min read


Review of Mosh Now, Cry Later
When I envision and recall experiences participating in a mosh pit, it is the exact opposite of a white-walled gallery exhibition. The...
Elena Benavides
Apr 4, 20254 min read


Artpace Unveils Spring 2025 Residency: A Blooming Era for Women Artist
This spring, Artpace invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant world where rich cultural narratives and flourishing landscapes come to...
Samantha Ysaguirre
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Thresholds of Transformation: A Review of The InBetweenness
The Inbetweenness at UTSA’s Russell Hill Rogers Galleries immerses viewers in the complexities of transition - whether personal, spatial,...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Between Stillness and Motion: Sizhu Li’s Moonment at the Contemporary at Blue Star
As I observed the kinetic installations of Moonment: Finding A Way , a wave of nostalgia washed over me. Rolls of aluminum, suspended...
Chris Karr
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Synthesis & Subversion Redux: The Reconstruction of Stereotypes
Review of Synthesis & Subversion Redux at Ruby City's Studio gallery.
Elena Benavides
Mar 14, 20254 min read


I Feel Better When I'm Dancing: Review of Glorious@Mercury
Dancing offers freedom that isn't found in the rituals of the day to day. Modern lives centered around electronic devices are stagnant —...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Review of “Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors” at the Witte Museum
Mary Virginia Carson, “Pecos Canyon,” watercolor and pencil on Italian paper, Witte Museum Collection [1996-40 X (17) 102)], Courtesy...
Madison Vrazel
Mar 4, 20253 min read


A Timeless Experience: Review of “Both Sides of the Coin”
When I think of South Texas, one of the first things that comes to mind is its expansive skies. On my drives to and from the Rio Grande...
Chris Karr
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Rooted in Connection: A Review of Suzy González’s Plantcestors
A library is a wealth of knowledge, where ideas are cultivated and harvested. Languages and words connect the past, present, and future...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Feb 25, 20253 min read
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