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by Andrée Bober (Editor)
Public art has the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. The campus collection at the University of Texas at Austin is no exception. This updated handbook adds six recent acquisitions, including works by Monika Bravo, Beth Campbell, Simone Leigh, Sarah Oppenheimer, Eamon Ore-Giron, and Jennifer Steinkamp. Each entry features color photography and an overview, and the guide includes a detailed fold-out map.
One of the most distinguishing features of Austin's campus, the university's public art collection fosters unexpected connections that stimulate learning and growth. By being free and accessible to all, it enriches the lives of students and visitors alike. Discover why Landmarks is a point of pride for the university community and all people of the state of Texas.
Author Biography
Andrée Bober is the founding director and curator of Landmarks, the public art program of the University of Texas at Austin. She has commissioned major works by artists that include Michael Ray Charles, Ann Hamilton, Sarah Oppenheimer, José Parlá, Nancy Rubins, Jennifer Steinkamp, and James Turrell, among others.
Kathleen Brady Stimpert is an arts administrator with over two decades of experience. She currently serves as deputy director of Landmarks where she oversees daily operations, leads strategic planning, and manages the administration, collections management, education, and communications departments.
Rainey Knudon is a writer and performer based in Houston. She currently writes as The Impatient Reader on Substack, and at Texas Monthly, and she performs at The Moth storytelling evenings in Houston. She is the founder of Glasstire, the online journal of visual art in Texas.
