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Razzle-dazzle 'em, Former Chinati a.i.r Erwin Redl
[WFAA.com] He was an artist-in-residence at the Chinati Foundation in Marfa during the fall of 2003, during which he created an ambitious, walk-through installation with more than 700 blue LED bulbs. Conduit gallery assistant Danette Dufilho was bowled over by the work and, together with owner Nancy Whitenack, convinced Mr. Redl to do a piece here [at Conduit Gallery in Dallas].

‘Giant’ Debut for New Exhibition
[SMU Daily] The 1956 legendary epic film “Giant,” which has been deemed “the national film of Texas,” was celebrated at SMU this week. A preview reception and panel discussion served as precursor events to the new exhibit “On Location: Sketches of the movie ‘Giant’ by Ed Bearden,” located in the Hamon Arts Library. This exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the continually praised film...

TXCO Plans Drilling in Marfa Basin
"We continue to be excited about the potential for new production and reserves as we move ahead to further develop multiple plays. Separately, we're working on our new Marfa Basin acreage in West Texas, which is prospective for the Barnett and Woodford shales, and expect to announce drilling and exploration plans soon."

An Unexpected Light, Dan Flavin
[New Statesman] When Dan Flavin abandoned paint for fluorescent tubes, he turned galleries into glowing cathedrals. On a dank January day, the concrete walkways of the South Bank seem designed to depress even the hardiest visitor. Inside the Hayward Gallery, however, this gloomy winter world is transformed. Dan Flavin, who came to prominence as a master of minimalism when this uncompromising hulk of concrete was conceived, performs the unlikely feat of turning the brutal edifice into a glowing receptacle for his art...