Landmarks, The Public Art Program of The University of Texas at Austin

05/22/2026

One of the most important aspects of an art piece, whether it is performance art, an installation, or a literary publication is not only its artistic presentation, but its ability to convey the message the original artist intended even beyond its original format.

Landmarks is honored to announce that “Sarah Oppeinheimer, C-010106” has been recognized as a Design Award Finalist for the 16th Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards, which focuses on outstanding design strength and value.

Snag a copy and learn more at https://landmarks.utexas.edu/blogs/landmarks-oppenheimer-publication-chosen-design-award-finalist

05/19/2026

New on the Landmarks mobile app!

With the school year winding down, the Young People’s STEM Tour is a fun resource for families, educators, and curious learners looking for something engaging to explore this summer.

The self-guided tour features six works from the Landmarks collection, with games and close-looking challenges that spark curiosity and reveal the science behind public art. Available now at https://landmarks.stqry.app/en/1/tour/60117

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for the opening of Howardena Pindell’s “Autobiography: Circles!”

Featuring curatorial contributor Valerie Cassel Oliver and Dean Ramón H. Rivera-Servera, the warm discussion contextualized how Pindell’s own autobiography and language of abstraction is unified in the luminous multi-story glass composition.

If you missed the opening, a recording of the talk is now available on our website. Visit https://vimeo.com/1191649692?share=copyto watch!

“Autobiography: Circles” was generously funded by Ginni and Richard Mithoff and The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin and supported, in part, by the Still Water Foundation, VIA Art Fund, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

📸 Ben Porter

05/12/2026

Nightly light sequences in James Turrell’s “The Color Inside” are taking a summer break!

Through August 24, sunset viewings will be suspended due to the seasonal closure of the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center.

The Skyspace will remain accessible during the day when the WCP is open. Programs, including Songs in the Skyspace, Wellness Wednesdays, and Sunset Reset, will return in the fall.

We look forward to welcoming you back then!

05/07/2026

NOW SCREENING
“Solo No. 1,” 1974
Simone Forti

In “Solo No. 1,” Simone Forti performs a slow, hypnotic sequence of walking, circling, and crawling, inspired by the movements of animals. What starts as a simple repetition gradually becomes a reflection on evolution, the body, and the process of aging.

Simone Forti emerged in the 1950s and 60s, shaped by dance improvisation (which she studied with Anna Halprin) and the experimental energy of Judson Dance Theater in New York. Her work has had a major influence on contemporary dance, from her early minimalist “dance constructions” to her studies of animal movement and later interdisciplinary projects.

“Solo No. 1” is on view through the end of the month in the ART building atrium. Located on the corner of East 23rd Street and San Jacinto Blvd, the building is open Monday through Friday (8 am - 5 pm).

05/05/2026

For this month’s edition of Listening with Landmarks, Latin pop band Chicoselfie takes inspiration from José Parlá’s "Amistad América," building a mix that moves from Latin alternative and cumbia to indie pop, disco-funk, psych rock, R&B, and neo-soul.

Listen for tracks by Café Tacvba, The Marías, Bandalos Chinos, Cleo Sol, Chet Faker, Men I Trust, and more. Now streaming on our website and Spotify. More at https://landmarks.utexas.edu/blogs/curated-playlists-austin-music-notables

KUTX 98.9 serves as media sponsor for Listening with Landmarks.

05/02/2026

TOMORROW!

Join Landmarks this Sunday, May 3, for Full Circle, a docent-led public art tour exploring the circle as a recurring motif across the collection.

Beginning at Mark di Suvero’s "Clock Knot", the tour will continue to Sol LeWitt’s "Circle with Towers" and Howardena Pindell’s newly opened "Autobiography: Circles".

Free and open to all!
Meet your docent at Clock Knot, located on the berm between the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering (CPE) and the Engineering Teaching Center (ETC), 204 E Dean Keeton St

05/02/2026

A big THANK YOU to all who supported us during our 40 for Forty campaign. Every gift, at every level, helps bring us closer to launching a welcoming “front door” for UT’s public art program.

Stay tuned for more details as the Art Cart comes to life.
If you missed our match, it’s not too late to give! Learn more at https://landmarks.utexas.edu/blogs/support-landmarks-art-cart.

04/30/2026

The Landmarks Art Cart is getting more real by the minute, and with your help, we can bring the full-size version to campus.

Your gift will help us:
-offer tours and interactive experiences
-share guides and resources
-welcome new audiences
-make public art a more visible part of campus life

40 for Forty ends tonight at 10 PM! Thanks to early support from the Still Water Foundation, every gift will be matched 1:1 up to $5,000.

Give now (or at 2PM and 4PM to TRIPLE your gift!) at and help us get this show on the road!!

https://give.utexas.edu/schools/UniversityofTexasatAustin/40-hours-for-the-forty-acres/pages/arts-culture-and-institutions/landmarks-art-cart