Browsing: Martin Museum of Art

Photographs taken by Keith Carter are nowhere near the typical cliché of bright colors and happy faces, but that is what distinguishes Carter from some modern photographers.

“I loved the 19th century photographs, and a lot of times they [the human subjects] had what I call ‘the look’. The exposures were long, they’d never been photographed and they just sort of stared, and I love that look,” Carter said at a gallery exhibit Thursday.

Thursday, students will have the chance to create free handmade Valentines for a special someone in their life.

Every button, brooch and trinket has a story, according to Fort Worth artist Ann Ekstrom. An 18th century button may have been a part of three generations, three different dresses and three individuals’ experiences.

The art department is holding the students’ photography show and print sale from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Martin Museum of Art gallery and lobby.

Artist Mary Temple, who was formerly featured at Baylor, along with her assistants, one of whom graduated from Baylor, set up an installation at Rice University’s art gallery this past week. The installation is titled Northwest Corner, Southeast Light, and covers three walls and a large space on the hardwood floor of the gallery.

Martin Museum of Art opened a new show on Tuesday,showcasing four very different professional artists.