Art in West U

Feb. 8, 2016

Visit to The Mondrian at the Museum

Recently the Roger Martin Properties team attended a lunchtime presentation at one of Houston’s newest midrise complex in the Museum District, The Mondrian at the Museum.

This complex features a contemporary mid-century modern design with only 20 residences.  The one-story units start in size at 2900 square feet, and ...

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April 25, 2015

Patrick Palmer | Studio Exhibit

Patrick Palmer - Family Bond IIPatrick Palmer Studio Tour

Such an interesting evening! A friend and I toured the art studio of Patrick Palmer. Patrick is the Dean of the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and a prominent member of the Houston art community.

Patrick's current exhibition is titled "Memory ...

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Nov. 27, 2012

The Golden Mean in West University Place Homes

The Golden Mean in West University Place Homes

Thanks again to my friend Mallory Agerton, for explaining why West University Place homes are pleasing to the eye.  Turns out, our architecture conforms to classical (and artistic) proportions!

 "What is the secret ingredient in a West U Bungalow?

(Hint: You studied about its creator as a kid in ...

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Nov. 27, 2012

Golden Sun and the Golden Mean - by Mallory Agerton

Golden Sun by Mallory Agerton

Many thanks to Mallory Agerton, one of our talented West University Place artists, for contributing this guest post.

"Golden Sun is just off the easel, depicting a quiet moment when the sun slips down through the trees, and work is done for the day.  As a child my family went ...

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July 17, 2012

Angela Dillon at Home - Living with Art

Living with Art by Angela DillonWhat a pleasure it was to gather together in the home of artist Angela Dillon last week.  The throng was a Who’s Who of Houston artists, gallery owners, architects and real estate professionals.  The setting, too, was as unique as the crowd.

Angela was born in Campeche, Mexico ...

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Oct. 23, 2010

Angels in the Operating Room by Mallory Agerton

Angels in the Operating Room - "Be Not Afraid" - Mallory AgertonCan you envision angels in the operating room, surrounding a patient in surgery?  Mallory Agerton did.  Recently, I was privileged to attend a preview party for this painting by Mallory, who is a West U resident and portrait artist.  This enormous canvas is titled “Be Not Afraid” and ...

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May 1, 2010

Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Sargent and the Sea

Sargent and the SeaThis week, it was my privilege to see one of the most fascinating art exhibits I have ever experienced.  The show was called Sargent and the Sea, and it was tucked away in the basement of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org).

Their collection of John ...

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