Corpus Christi, where I the chance to tour an impressive special exhibition entitled Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary/Paintings and Works on Paper. Houge, who painted from the 1920s until his passing just a few years ago, is considered to be one of the preeminent artists of the southwest. This exhibition is comprised of 157 oil paintings, works on paper and field sketches, organized by the Art Museum of South Texas. The works are on loan from 63 institutions, museums and collectors located around the country and abroad. This exhibit is also marked by the publication of an important new book Alexandre Hogue: An American Visionary. It is authored by Houston art critic and curator Susie Kalil, who knew Houge personally and interviewed him extensively during his lifetime. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the availability of one of these interviews for viewing by the public. This exhibition was at the Art Museum of South Texas from January 4 to April 3, 2011.
The Houge exhibition now opens today at the Grace Museum in Abilene. It is complemented by two other exhibits that provide an additional window into Texas Art. The first exhibit is entitled "Texas Paintings from the Schoen Collection." The second, touching on the career of a noted photographer, is "June Van Cleef: Texas Outback,"
Click HERE for information of these exhibitions at the Grace Museum in Abilene.
For a short YouTube video narrated by Susie Kalil, click HERE.
