Archive for: Blanton Museum of Art

 

Curiouser and Curiouser: Blanton Museum Hosts Artist Nina Katchadourian

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Mounted on the first wall visitors see upon entering the Blanton Museum of Art‘s “Nina Katchadourian: Curiouser” exhibit is a line of popcorn-filled...

 
 

The Dream of the ’90s is Alive at the Blanton

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“Call me,” the blonde phone sex operator purrs, looking straight into the camera. “We can talk about politics or Melrose Place.” This is...

 
 

Strange Days

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Monday through Friday, Ralph Eugene Meatyard was an ordinary optician and family man—think coach of his son’s Little League team and president of the local...

 
 

The Dog Days of Summer

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Buster, Sassy, Coco—a pet by any other name is, well, still a pet. But as an upcoming exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art shows, our furry friends have come...

 
 

Remembering Distinguished Alumnus Jack S. Blanton

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The UT community has lost a staunch supporter and the namesake of the largest art museum on a college campus. Jack S. Blanton, BA ’47, LLB ’50, Life...

 
 

New Year, New View

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Wonder what Remington’s Mountain Man looks like upside down? Longhorns got a head start on their New Year’s resolutions at the Blanton Museum of Art’s monthly...

 
 

UT Loses Battle Over Farrah Fawcett Portrait

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It’s just not UT’s week. In addition to a heartbreaking volleyball loss in last night’s NCAA Semifinals, The University of Texas also suffered...

 
 

Lifelike

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A paper bag, an apple core, a doctor’s waiting room—these everyday objects and locations don’t exactly come to mind when you think of beautiful works...

 
 

Bestselling Author of ‘Made to Stick’ Returns to Campus

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We make thousands of decisions every day, but do we really think them through? According to bestselling author Dan Heath, BA ’94—whose hugely popular books...

 
 

Lines in the Sand: UT’s Sand Mandala Project [Watch]

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Can’t see the video? Click here. Draped in red robes and golden wraps, nine men hunch over a table arranged with dozens of small silver bowls, decorative...

 
 
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