Art&Seek

Review: Jaume Plensa at the Nasher

It looks wrong, but it's not. The elongation of that stone face is not the fault of the photo. Contemporary Spanish artist Jaume Plensa deliberately distorts his busts of young women like that. And it's those alabaster heads — eleven of them, six feet tall — that are the fascinating achievements in his new show, Genus and Species, at the Nasher Sculpture Center.

This Week in Texas Music History: The Big Bopper

This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll remember a country music DJ who wrote one of the most recognizable hits of early rock 'n' roll.

Saturday Spotlight: Art Fairs

In the Saturday Spotlight, we’re looking at – and maybe buying – some art.

Taylor Mac at the Undermain

Performance-artist-drag-queen Taylor Mac makes his Texas debut. Mac has performed all over the world — the Sydney Opera House, the Spoleto Festival — and his Undermain show is a medley that works astonishingly well in displaying a nimble, funny, gentle performer. And a tremendous talent.

More Local Galleries Set for Dallas Art Fair 2.0

The second Dallas Art Fair will be held this weekend in the Arts District. KERA’s Stephen Becker talks to some of the local gallery owners about the importance of having a major art fair in town:

Art&Seek Q&A: El Corazón Curator Jose Vargas

The 16th Annual El Corazón exhibition opens Saturday with an opening reception at the Bath House Cultural Center. Jose Vargas has curated the show each year since its inception. He took some time away from hanging the show earlier this week to discuss what he looks for in the art he'll display and what the art says about the people who created it as part of this week's Art&Seek Q&A:

Flickr Photo of the Week

Congratulations to Leigh Ann Field of Aubrey, the winner of the Flickr Photo of the Week contest.

DSO Names Marvin Hamlisch Principal Pops Conductor

Today, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced that Marvin Hamlisch will take over as principal pops conductor next season. KERA’s Stephen Becker spoke with the composer about how he will approach the job:

Track by Track: NX35 Local Artists

This week, Paul talks with NX35 Music Conferette programmer Matthew Gray and plays a selection of bands set to appear at this year's event.

Saturday Spotlight: Jaume Plensa at the Nasher

In the Saturday Spotlight, we're off to see some sculpture.

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