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HEALING SANDS: The Sand Mandala Project

eve — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:24:31 +0000

The Sand Mandala is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition involving the creation and destruction of mandalas made from colored sand. Each step in its creation and destruction is accompanied by rituals, ceremonies and chanting symbolizing the Buddhist philosophy in the transitory nature of material life. During January 9-13, 2013, Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery constructed a sand mandala in the Blanton Museum’s Rapoport Atrium spreading compassion, wisdom and healing from this location outward.

Music: “Completion” by Willits + Sakamoto
Procession Footage courtesy of The Blanton Museum

Visual Arts Center

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:05:15 +0000

The Visual Arts Center on the University of Texas campus draws together a uniquely diverse arts community of students, alumni, faculty, guest artists and creative voices from around the world. Hear how the fall artist-in-residence Mika Tajima is influenced by Austin’s architecture and Richard Linklater’s film “Slacker.”

East Austin Studio Tour 2011

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:31:53 +0000

The East Austin Studio Tour is a self-guided tour and celebration of east Austin’s creative culture. Featuring more than 300 artists, each year the tour is a behind-the-scenes look at working artists’ spaces and processes where people can learn more about an artist’s specific tools and techniques, watch demonstrations and talk directly to artists.

The Art of Dia de los Muertos

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:40:14 +0000

Although the philosophy behind Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) began in the Mexican culture, it now crosses all cultures as a ceremony to remember and value the ones who led us to where we are today. Discover the personal history and unique art of Dia de los Muertos through the stories of a San Antonio artists who captures this rich cultural heritage.