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Between Loss and Growth: Josie Del Castillo’s "Matrescence" at Presa House
Warning: This article includes images of nudity. There is a vulnerability in the self-portraits of Josie Del Castillo’s Matrescence...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Feb 143 min read


Review of "Do You Really Believe That?"
When a student in my art history classes provides an interpretation of an artwork we are discussing, my response is always to ask, “Why?”...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Jan 313 min read


Review of “Ella” by Nour Kuri
Nour Kuri, based in vibrant Mexico City, draws deeply from her cultural surroundings, weaving rich imagery and narratives into her...
Chris Karr
Jan 242 min read


Consuming the Body and Food: a Review of “Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective”
WARNING: This article includes images of nudity. Outside the gallery space I am more than excited to discuss my foodie habits, but not...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Jan 173 min read


Review of “Whitfield Lovell: Passages”
Whitfield Lovell (American, b. Bronx, NY), “Visitation: The Richmond Project,” 2001, Dining table, organ, various objects, wooden walls,...
Chris Karr
Jan 104 min read


Review of Celia Álvarez Muñoz's “Los Brillantes”
Walking into the Studio at Ruby City to see Celia Álvarez Muñoz’s Los Brillantes (“The Brilliant Ones”) felt like stepping onto a...
Chris Karr
Jan 83 min read


A Nuanced Narrative: Review of Briscoe's Storytellers
The mythology of the American Western landscape is deeply troubled with its continued romanticization. Consider the popularity of Taylor...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Review of the Fall 2024 Artists-In-Residence Exhibitions at Artpace San Antonio
Walking into Artpace San Antonio was nostalgic. I last entered Artpace as the Summer 2022 director’s intern for Riley Robinson, where I...
Chris Karr
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Review of Lovers & Fighters, Prints by Latino Artists in the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) Collection, Round III
After seeing Round II of Lovers & Fighters, Prints by Latino Artists in the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) Collection , I knew that I...
Chris Karr
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Review of Presence
Contemporary art over the last several years has shifted to incorporate multimedia artworks as a way to explore singular themes through...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Review of “César A. Martínez: Smoke and Mirrors”
César A. Martínez has been a staple in the San Antonio art scene for decades. His current solo exhibition at Ruiz-Healy Art, César A....
Chris Karr
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Investigating the Chicana psyche in "Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory" at the San Antonio Museum of Art
When talking about Chicana artists, one of the most prominent names is Amalia Mesa-Bains. Her first traveling career retrospective...
Chris Karr
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Art, Science, and Dialogue: A Review of Margaret Craig at SAAL+M
A review of Margaret Craig's show at SAAL+M.
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Review of (Queer) Cultural Bounty
Cultural Bounty feels visually chaotic as it presents a diversity of media, subjects, and themes in the 48 artworks trying to speak over...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Review of Lovers & Fighters, Prints by Latino Artists in the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) Collection, Round II
Lovers & Fighters consists of artworks that investigate iconic imagery in Latino culture, from the influential figures in Latino history to
Chris Karr
Oct 5, 20244 min read


Reflecting on Resilience: Review of From Here y De Alla
Nestled north of downtown San Antonio sits the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center , a multicultural community space. The center currently...
Katherine Deck-Portillo
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Review: Notes for Tomorrow
Notes for Tomorrow is currently on display at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Main Gallery. The traveling exhibit contains...
Chris Karr
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Review: Cheng Xinhao: Silver... and Other Elements
“Cheng Xinhao: Silver… and Other Elements,” Installation view at Contemporary at Blue Star, San Antonio 2024.
Chris Karr
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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