Mavs, Mavs, Mavs! (Cover, Cover, Cover!)

MAVS WIN! MAVS WIN! Oh, and yes, it’s time once again for The Weekly Tease! With today being press day here at Observer HQ, that means it’s time to take a break from celebrating and bring you a sneak-peek of the cover art for this week’s impending issue.If you’re stumped…

Volume 31 – Number 23

That’s right, friends, time again for The Weekly Tease! Today is press day at Observer HQ, when The Mixmaster brings you a sneak-peek of the cover art for the issue about go to be printed and  hit the streets later in the week.So whether you’re a long-time DO reader, or…

Annabel Daou’s “America” at Conduit Gallery

Each week, Fine Lookin’ Piece offers an image of a work of art visually compelling enough on its own to inspire our readers to hit up the gallery for a closer look — even with no prior knowledge of the artist or exhibition. You’ll find it not surprising at all…

A Dark & Lovely Collection At Kettle Art Gallery

Tonight, a doe-eyed little girl mutilating a teddy bear with a knife will be in the same room with a hummingbird that’s innocently resting on a flower. Sounds strange, but that’s exactly what you’d want to find at an exhibition entitled Dark and Lovely: New Works by Loretta Gonzalez |…

Ted Kincaid’s “Iceberg 616” at Marty Walker Gallery

Each week, Fine Lookin’ Piece offers an image of a work of art visually compelling enough on its own to inspire our readers to hit up the gallery for a closer look — even with no prior knowledge of the artist or exhibition. A recognized Texas artist, Ted Kincaid has…

Photo Geek: Hello, My Name Is Allison V. Smith.

I’m in. That was my response when the Dallas Observer told me about the Mixmaster and my proposed role as Photo Geek, the blogger. I’m Allison V. Smith, self-proclaimed photo geek, with a resume to prove it. I shoot with film, digital and cell phones. I shoot for myself and…

Get Ready For Your Close Up With Krause

George Krause, the Philly-born photographer who started the photography program at the University of Houston, has taken up residence in Wimberley, but the picturesque Central Texas town hasn’t kept the 74-year-old away from the lens. His work is currently exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The…

Wednesday WTF?: Showdown with Battle Box

Welcome to Wednesday WTF? wherein we randomly select a photo/video/thing that makes us say those three special words.On/Off boxes aren’t a new thing by any means, but this one has a certain flair. Could be the changing face. Could be the accompanying music. Could be the obviously crazy amount of…

Fine Lookin’ Piece: Jim Lambie’s “Sonic Reducer”

Each week, Fine Lookin’ Piece offers an image of a work of art visually compelling enough on its own to inspire our readers to hit up the gallery for a closer look — even with no prior knowledge of the artist or exhibition.Find Jim Lambie’s incredibly labor-intensive and site-specific floor…