Artworks & exhibitions in Houston

Carlos Cruz-Diez’s Cistern work needs you to be complete

Who was Carlos Cruz-Diez? Carlos Cruz-Diez was a Venezuelan artist who lived and worked in Paris since 1960. The artist was a significant protagonist in the field of kinetic and optical art. He has pioneered a couple of impressive artworks. Some vividly remember his crosswalks installations, painted in numerous cities such as Mexico City, Houston, …

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What are Jesús Rafael Soto’s Pénétrables?

Installations / 4 minutes of reading

Who was Jesús Rafael? Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005) was a Venezuelan kinetic artist, painter, and sculptor. This artworld icon is known for his kinetic sculptures, which he created in the mid-20th century when many artists focused on movement and illusions. Education & Influences Soto’s parents were violin Players, and due to their little income, Soto …

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Philip-Lorca diCorcia – The faces of the hustlers of Hollywood

Photography / 2 minutes of reading

Philip-Lorca diCorcia’s Hustlers Between 1990 and 1992, photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia made five trips to Los Angeles to take photos of male prostitutes in Hollywood. DiCorcia first approached his subjects in LA’s Boystown, located in West Hollywood. Instead of having sexual activities, diCorcia offered to pay after getting photographs of them. The best spots for Hustlers …

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