LOCAL Houston | The City Guide JULY 2015

HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR THE HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR TAKES OVER NRG SEPTEMBER 9–12. Why are we telling you this two months in advance? Because the fair offers veteran collectors as well as art lovers at any level the opportunity to find just the right piece at every budget level. WHAT IS HFAF? International in scope, the city’s fair features over 50 respected art galleries from across the globe with a strong emphasis in Latin American and Asian art. The fair offers patrons a rare opportunity to select from the finest in contemporary art from all corners of the world in one place. Over 60 Texas-based art institutions have already committed to the international art show including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Contemporary Arts Museum, FotoFest International and the Houston Design Center. There are a variety of private and public events around the three-day fair including exclusive installations. The Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi will premier a sneak peek of Dorothy Hood: The Color of Being/El Color del Ser, their upcoming September 2016 exhibition. Artists Jonathan Leach and Paul Middendorf will construct The Power Tower, a site-specific performance and sculptural element. The 8’ x 8’ tower will be for observation, conversation and relaxation. Fairgoers can sit across from artist Mat Kubo and exchange typewritten conversation in essence becoming a part of his art performance titled: No Talking, Just Typing. And the Katy Contemporary Art Museum in cooperation with the Rice Alliance of Design will present what they are calling “a dazzling, mindblowing display.” These are just a few of the samples the HFAF has in store for their 5th annual show in town. These creative collaborations are what make HFAF a gem – the fair is able to bring unattainable galleries to the public in one space creating a fully interactive art experience. The honorees of this year’s fair include: a Lifetime Achievement Award to Galveston Center Curator Clint Wilour; Arts Patron of the Year to Lester Marks; and Illumination Award in Arts Education to Michelle Barnes. www.houstonfineartfair.com By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Daniel Ortiz 30 L O C A L | july 15

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