Casey Williams Recovers from West Nile Coma
Houston artist Casey Williams, in a coma due to complications from West Nile virus, missed the opening of his show at Williams Tower Gallery in Houston, but awoke in time for Thanksgiving to the relief of his family and friends. Williams had a high fever with brain swelling; at one point doctors gave him only [...]
New Photos from Beyoncé’s road Trip to Marfa, the Dreamiest Town in West Texas
Pop star Beyoncé made a road trip to West Texas, and took photos. Endless bloggging and re-blogging ensued, including a pithy observation from the Gawker’s Calty Weaver: “The magical thing about Texas is that everything bright-colored becomes Art against the state’s washed-out sandscape backdrop.”
Laura Lark Loves You #3: Something About Mary
Questions? Comments? Opinions? Send them to Laura Lark Loves You: lauralark@glasstire.com (or leave your message below) Mary asks, If you could describe and suggest a daily routine (things to read, do, act, etc) what would you suggest? Also, what type of resources (advice) would you suggest in trying to figure out how to market [...]
Brushed with Greatness: Mark Flood in NY Times, Beyoncé in Menil
Everyone’s favorite Houston art provocateur appeared in the NY Times, interviewed by Randy Kennedy: artist Mark Flood stuck up for Houston, the willful rich, and the American way, but declined the title of “sacred monster.” Meanwhile, back at the bayou, Menil Curator Toby Kamps and PR guy Vance Muse gave Beyoncé Knowles a special private [...]