made fan art for my favourite horror movie

congratulations to the Seahawks, who are technically named after the gorgeous Osprey — a great victory for birders everywhere! below is my rendition of an Osprey soaring to victory, drawn with full attention to detail. and no, this is not a photo!

Book 1 of 2026: "In the Miso Soup" Ryū Murakami with Ralph McCarthy (Translator)

Spoke with Angelica Raquel about folklore, horror, her practice, and her upcoming solo exhibition at McNay Art Museum for Arts + Culture TX artsandculturetx.com/the-stories-...

Wrote down some thoughts on the recent performance of Mountains by Hillerbrand+Magsamen+Lynn, programmed by FotoFest and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in conjunction with their exhibition "nothing is precious, everything is game" www.flakmagazine.com/articles/asc...

Almost $1k raised for The Sameer Project and Palestinian Youth Movement Houston during #halloweeniefest2025! Visit halloweeniefest2025.com to learn more and donate to get your own custom 'weenie!

I would John Wick this person to see Keanu Reeves in Waiting for Godot

You can read about a lovely art couple here: artsandculturetx.com/nothing-is-o...

Periplus, a mentorship collective serving US-based early-career writers of color, is now accepting applications for our 2026 class of fellows! Apply by 9/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... You can learn more about Periplus (including fellowship eligibility requirements) here: bit.ly/periplusfaq

Return Crush! #TPC12 #tjpw #wrestleUNIVERSE ➡️ wrestle-universe.com

MORE MOVIE ADAPTATIONS OF AWESOME BOOKS, HOLLYWOOD, I HAVE A LIST

Huge congrats to @claymcleod.bsky.social ! Loved this book, and seeing this news on the heels of Greta Lee tackling "The Eyes Are the Best Part" feels like good times ahead in horror

Sharing if anyone has the ability to donate to flood victims in Texas. www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...

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More writing about art artsandculturetx.com/value-in-hue...

Wrote about Francesca Fuchs at the Menil Collection 🏡

Reviewed the exhibition "What drawing can be: four responses" at Menil Drawing Institute for @flakmag.bsky.social www.flakmagazine.com/articles/wha...

Wrote a book review covering Brother Brontë by Fernando A Flores that also features a picture of my cat www.flakmagazine.com/articles/bro...

Wrote about my sweet sons Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin artsandculturetx.com/a-blurred-ut...

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I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I'm running for Congress.

i think someone should stop him from doing these things

This week, Houston showcases a diverse array of events, including opening receptions for the 47th Annual MFA Thesis Exhibition at Blaffer Art Museum and a new exhibition at the Menil Drawing Institute, plus much more.

If you have a chance to see Saw the Musical, take it

remember how Wile E. Coyote used to hold up a little sign saying ‘help’ or ‘oh no’ or some such just before the huge boulder crushed him

Writer and artist Sean J Patrick Carney brings his traveling project “Time Zero” to Houston on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. @basketbooksandart.bsky.social. The performance-lecture explores nuclearism’s cultural and historical impact through multimedia storytelling, blending fact with near-science fiction.

Be sure to check out @paulmiddendorf.bsky.social’s thought-provoking exploration of how the pandemic era profoundly impacted the art world. This examination offers a compelling look at the resilience and transformation of the arts during unprecedented times.

movies you’ve watched more than six times, gifs only

Spoke with Nathaniel Donnett about his practice and process for Arts + Culture TX artsandculturetx.com/imagination-...

There’s more than enough to keep you busy for the next two weeks, including exhibition openings at Lawndale Art Center and BOX 13 ArtSpace, screenings at River Oaks Theatre, an expo on urban farming, and so much more.

There are a lot of good openers for dating apps in these comments

You love to see it

Why would you make your narrator unreliable. I trusted you and purchased this book and this is how you repay me

Don’t miss @pugintheair.bsky.social and @paulmiddendorf.bsky.social’s look at the best exhibitions of 2024, featuring standout shows at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, DiverseWorks, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and more.

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They disabled quote posts on this because any normal person would be pissed off.

Plan your next two weeks with The Hidden Agenda, a biweekly roundup showcasing the city’s lesser-known cultural events, including exhibition openings, performances, and screenings. Get started tonight with an installation from Phillip Pyle II at Moody Center for the Arts and more.

After a six-year hiatus, we are proud to bring Flak back into the fold, featuring writing by @paulmiddendorf.bsky.social and @pugintheair.bsky.social as well as The Hidden Agenda by @elizrhodes.bsky.social See it all here: www.flakmagazine.com

hi can I please encourage you to go participate in cultural events, even if it is just to witness & support. it will be good for you and your brain and also for the folks who are making the art. stay curious. ❤️

Sending my art writing to old matches on dating apps is like having a substack, right?

Wrote about the upcoming art exhibition on Toshiko Takaezu and her incredible ceramics at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for Arts + Culture Texas artsandculturetx.com/diving-into-...

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whenever someone uses the term empowerment you should treat them like they're waving a gun in your face

Without downloading any new pics, where are you at mentally?

Adopt this pup friends4life.org/adoptable-pe...

Don't forget to bring your Messiahs inside