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Robert Rauschenberg: CombinesRobert Rauschenberg: Combines by Robert Rauschenberg
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Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas.
Robert Rauschenberg : A RetrospectiveRobert Rauschenberg : A Retrospective by Robert Rauschenberg
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HUGE retrospective book with info on all Bob Rauschenberg's projects!
Off the Wall: A Portrait of Robert RauschenbergOff the Wall: A Portrait of Robert Rauschenberg by Calvin Tomkins
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Probably the best Rauschenberg biography.
Art GuysArt Guys by Lynn M. Herbert
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The Art Guys help bring fluxus into the world of capitalism and television.
Suits: The Clothes Make the ManSuits: The Clothes Make the Man by Art Guys
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The Guys collaborated with Todd Oldham to make SUITS, a touring project where corporate logos were sewn onto the artists' clothing.
The Art of John Biggers: View from the Upper RoomThe Art of John Biggers: View from the Upper Room by Alvia J. Wardlaw
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The great muralist John Biggers founded the art program at Texas Southern University.
A Life on Paper: The Drawings and Lithographs of John Thomas BiggersA Life on Paper: The Drawings and Lithographs of John Thomas Biggers by Olive Jensen Theisen
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Absolute WilsonAbsolute Wilson
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Robert Wilson is known for pushing theater to it's absolute limits. He grew up in Waco, Texas.
Glass: Einstein on the Beach (1993 Recording)Glass: Einstein on the Beach (1993 Recording) by Robert Wilson
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Wilson is probably best-known for co-writing Einstein on the Beach with Philip Glass.
John Alexander: A Retrospective (Houston Museum of Fine Arts)John Alexander: A Retrospective (Houston Museum of Fine Arts) by Jane Livingston
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John Alexander has painted beasts from nature and from mankind. He is from Beaumont, Texas.
Jim Love Up to Now: A SelectionJim Love Up to Now: A Selection
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Jim Love used scrap metal and junkyard leftovers to create playful creatures and objects. His public sculptures decorate the city of Houston's parks.
Jim Love: From Now OnJim Love: From Now On
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Jim was born in Amarillo and worked for most of Houston's art institutions.
James Surls: The Splendora Years, 1977-1997James Surls: The Splendora Years, 1977-1997 by Terrie Sultan
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James Surls: In the Meadows and BeyondJames Surls: In the Meadows and Beyond
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Dances on the PrairieDances on the Prairie
This documentary shows James Surls as well as several other Texas sculptors.
Mel Chin: The operation of the sun through the cult of the hand : November 21, 1987Mel Chin: The operation of the sun through the cult of the hand : November 21, 1987 by Mel Chin
Mel Chin has created several earthworks and socially conscious projects.
Trenton Doyle Hancock: Me a MoundTrenton Doyle Hancock: Me a Mound by Trenton Doyle Hancock
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Trenton Doyle Hancock invents strange worlds with their own terminology and life forms. He is from Houston, Texas.
Donald Judd: Architecture in Marfa, Texas (German and English Edition)Donald Judd: Architecture in Marfa, Texas (German and English Edition) by Urs Peter Flückiger
the late Donald Judd wasn't from Texas, but he founded the Chinati Foundation in the tiny desert town of Marfa. The Foundation houses Judd's own projects as well as those of other world-class artists.
Two Sculptors: Donald Judd's Marfa Texas and Tony GraggTwo Sculptors: Donald Judd's Marfa Texas and Tony Gragg
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This DVD features Judd's Marfa project. The Foundation hosts an annual open house that attracts a huge following from all over the world!
The Art and Life of Lucas JohnsonThe Art and Life of Lucas Johnson by Lucas Johnson
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After living in several places around the USA, Johnson settled in Houston where he painted his trademark surreal landscapes.
DugoutDugout by Terry Allen
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Terry Allen has experimented with several mediums and is known for piecing together fragments from history and personal stories. He grew up in Lubbock and West Texas.
Julie Speed: Paintings, Constructions, and Works on PaperJulie Speed: Paintings, Constructions, and Works on Paper by Julie Speed
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Julie speed is known for her unique twist on Renaissance-style painting. She lives in Austin.
Julian SchnabelJulian Schnabel by Julian Schnabel
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Painter turned director Julian Schnabel grew up in Brownsville, Texas and attended the University of Houston.
The Diving Bell and the ButterflyThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly
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Schnabel began his film career directing BASQUIAT about his late friend. His latest had four Oscar nominations!
The Thin Red LineThe Thin Red Line
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When notable recluse Terrance Malick isn't directing dreamy big-budget pictures, he's hiding out in central Texas!
The Rothko Chapel Paintings: Origins, Structure, MeaningThe Rothko Chapel Paintings: Origins, Structure, Meaning by Sheldon Nodelman
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Of course Rothko wasn't from Texas, but his famous non-denominational chapel is tucked quietly in Houston.
The Texas Post Office Murals: Art for the People (Joe and Betty Moore Texas Art Series)The Texas Post Office Murals: Art for the People (Joe and Betty Moore Texas Art Series) by Philip Parisi
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Great collection of larger than life murals from the New Deal era.