Friends, associates remember San Antonio painter Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz as a creative powerhouse

Rodríguez-Díaz, who died March 31 at age 67, attracted international attention for his ability to combine technical proficiency with political and social commentary to create an instantly recognizable visual style.

by Marco Aquino April 24, 2023July 30, 2025

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San Antonio is still coming to terms with Jesse Treviño’s lasting legacy as an artist and community pillar

Friends and associates of the late Treviño said he had an outsize impact on the San Antonio community because he was part of the community.

by Marco Aquino April 10, 2023July 30, 2025

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An all-female team organized the McNay Art Museum’s era-spanning exhibition ‘Womanish’

‘Womanish: Audacious, Courageous, Willful Art’ is an expansive celebration that unites 80 artists and spans a century.

by Bryan Rindfuss March 29, 2023July 27, 2025

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For decades, Philip Krumm served as the living embodiment of San Antonio’s avant garde

In addition to performing with 20th-century masters and having his own music catalogued in multiple releases, the composer has been a decades-long creative catalyst for the Alamo City.

by Bill Baird March 8, 2023August 5, 2025

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San Antonio DIY T-shirt artist Mr. Skunk talks appropriation, provocation and politics

A shirt characterizing Ted Cruz as a ‘Booger Eater’ is thoughtfully also available as a ‘snot rag.’

by Bryan Rindfuss February 28, 2023August 4, 2024

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San Antonio small press Ghoulish Books opening horror bookshop after a successful Kickstarter

The shop will primarily stock indie horror titles along with a few gifts and used books. It also will provide a venue for events such as author readings and signings.

by Christianna Davies February 24, 2023July 28, 2025

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New exhhibition ‘Soy de Tejas’ highlights a diversity of themes explored by Texas’ Latinx artists

The exhibition at the City of San Antonio’s Centro de Artes was curated by Rigoberto Luna, co-owner and director of San Antonio’s Presa House Gallery.

by Marco Aquino February 23, 2023July 1, 2025

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‘Refined Reflections’: UTSA’s Zoe Diaz Collection exhibition reflects a gift to the community

The works now on display at UTSA’s Southwest Campus range from large-scale paintings and sculpture to photographs and drawings.

by Marco Aquino February 9, 2023July 25, 2025

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Instagram account Deco Memes builds following with its spot-on critiques of San Antonio sprawl

‘The account is trying to celebrate San Antonio but also pointing out the absurdity of what a city is, according to San Antonio,’ said Carlos Perez, Deco Memes’ creator.

by Bill Baird January 30, 2023July 17, 2025

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Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world

Rochow’s work will be featured in the forthcoming exhiibition ‘Common Ground’ at Mercury Project.

by Bryan Rindfuss January 13, 2023July 26, 2025

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T.J. Miller, Louis C.K. and Chris D’Elia all to perform in San Antonio despite sexual misconduct claims

Their separate appearances mere days from each other have raised eyebrows in San Antonio.

by Abe Asher January 11, 2023July 9, 2025

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Lasting Impressions: San Antonio’s arts community weighs in on the highlights of 2022

Crowd pleasing exhibitions and events as well as lesser-known gems made an impact on local art scene movers and shakers.

by Bryan Rindfuss December 29, 2022December 5, 2024

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Groundbreaking exhibition at San Antonio Museum of Art examines legacy of La Malinche

According to the exhibition’s curators, ‘Traitor, Survivor, Icon’ is the first comprehensive visual exploration of Malinche’s significance and cultural impact on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

by Marco Aquino November 30, 2022July 23, 2025

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Author Violet Castro expands iconic science fiction-horror franchise with Aliens: Vasquez

The San Antonio native had the opportunity to create the backstory for the tough-as-nails Latina space marine Pvt. Vasquez.

by Kiko Martinez November 22, 2022August 5, 2025

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Shop Local: 15 holiday gift ideas for the San Antonio art lovers on your list

These homegrown gift ideas range from books to baubles, prints to planters, and collages to ‘crying’ flowerpots.

by Bryan Rindfuss November 17, 2022June 24, 2025

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Patricia Ruiz-Healy champions Latinx and South Texas artists in both San Antonio and Manhattan

Ruiz Healy opened her Olmos Park gallery in 2006 and expanded her scope with a New York City location in 2019.

by Bryan Rindfuss November 4, 2022July 30, 2025

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New exhibitions at San Antonio’s McNay examine trials faced by Black and Brown people in the U.S.

“True Believers: Benny Andrews & Deborah Roberts” and “Margarita Cabrera: Blurring Borders” opened Oct. 6 and run through Jan. 22.

by Marco Aquino October 19, 2022July 16, 2025

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San Antonio artist Karen Mahaffy charts an icy expedition with her Trinity exhibition ‘Objects of Absence’

The exhibition is on view at Trinity’s Neidorff Art Gallery through Oct. 15.

by Bryan Rindfuss October 4, 2022July 11, 2025

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Artpace exhibition ‘Our Step, Our Hope’ showcases art from San Antonio’s South Korean sister city

The exhibition features works from 10 of Gwangju’s leading artists.

by Marco Aquino September 21, 2022August 2, 2025

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has risen from the Symphony’s ashes. What’s next?

Right now, the orchestra is working to rebuild and reconnect with the community.

by Sanford Nowlin September 7, 2022July 11, 2025

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Friends, associates remember San Antonio painter Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz as a creative powerhouse

San Antonio is still coming to terms with Jesse Treviño’s lasting legacy as an artist and community pillar

An all-female team organized the McNay Art Museum’s era-spanning exhibition ‘Womanish’

For decades, Philip Krumm served as the living embodiment of San Antonio’s avant garde

San Antonio DIY T-shirt artist Mr. Skunk talks appropriation, provocation and politics

San Antonio small press Ghoulish Books opening horror bookshop after a successful Kickstarter

New exhhibition ‘Soy de Tejas’ highlights a diversity of themes explored by Texas’ Latinx artists

‘Refined Reflections’: UTSA’s Zoe Diaz Collection exhibition reflects a gift to the community

Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world

T.J. Miller, Louis C.K. and Chris D’Elia all to perform in San Antonio despite sexual misconduct claims

Lasting Impressions: San Antonio’s arts community weighs in on the highlights of 2022

Groundbreaking exhibition at San Antonio Museum of Art examines legacy of La Malinche

Author Violet Castro expands iconic science fiction-horror franchise with Aliens: Vasquez

Shop Local: 15 holiday gift ideas for the San Antonio art lovers on your list

Patricia Ruiz-Healy champions Latinx and South Texas artists in both San Antonio and Manhattan

New exhibitions at San Antonio’s McNay examine trials faced by Black and Brown people in the U.S.

San Antonio artist Karen Mahaffy charts an icy expedition with her Trinity exhibition ‘Objects of Absence’

Artpace exhibition ‘Our Step, Our Hope’ showcases art from San Antonio’s South Korean sister city

The San Antonio Philharmonic has risen from the Symphony’s ashes. What’s next?