new Mexi-Arte museum?

According to an article in today's Austin American-Statesman, Mexi-Arte would like to build a pretty fab new museum on their Congress location (which must mean that they can tear down that building that used to house the "Union occupiers" after the South lost the war [which may be why they can tear that building down...]).

I'm not sure how practical this translucent concept is for Texas summers (and for art...), but it is rather gorgeous. Designed by Mexican architect Fernando Romero, the Mexi-Arte folks are trying to get the city to cough up $10 million for the building. That may prove harder than anything...

Deco and Moderne: Austin Architecture of the 1930s Exhibit @ Austin History Center

The Austin History Center has an exhibit celebrating the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne movement in Austin. They have a wall-length timeline showing the history of the movements and how they expressed themselves in Austin. Various era photographs are hung about the room.

Go quick because the exhibit ends April 29th! I suggest you call in advance to make sure someone isn't using the room for an event (as happened to me the first time I tried to go!).

explosions in the night

Had this excitement last night!