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The University Museum at Texas Southern University presents the culture of people of the world through the presentation of special exhibitions and programs and the continuous documentation and interpretation of the museum's permanent collection.

Join us tonight from 6-8 pm for the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! You won’t want to mi...
06/12/2026

Join us tonight from 6-8 pm for the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! You won’t want to miss this event, featuring a culinary experience courtesy of ChòpnBlọk. Free parking will be available in Lot F; enter via Ennis St and keep driving straight towards Alexander Durley Stadium. See you there! Image shows John T. Biggers posing behind one of his sculptures, archival image courtesy of Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

We are 1 day out from the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! Biggers was a frequent collabo...
06/11/2026

We are 1 day out from the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! Biggers was a frequent collaborator and the Texas Southern art department was often visited by artists, poets, and creatives. Biggers’s artistic mentors, collaborators, and friends included Maya Angelou, Vivian Ayers, Charles White, Roy DeCarava, Viktor Lowenfeld, Elizabeth Catlett, Samella Lewis, and countless others. Join us tomorrow from 6-8 for an opening reception celebrating this new exhibition! Free parking available in Lot F, access via Ennis St. Image shows Maya Angelou and a young Harvey Johnson in the art building, archival photograph courtesy of Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

Just 2 more days until the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! Biggers founded Texas Souther...
06/10/2026

Just 2 more days until the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! Biggers founded Texas Southern University’s art department in 1949 and helped shape one of the nation’s most important programs for Black artists. One unique aspect of Biggers’s pedagogy was his emphasis on his students becoming teachers. In fact, several of Biggers’s students went on to become colleagues and faculty at TSU; this included Harry Vital, Leon Renfro, Charles Criner, Harvey Johnson, Jesse Sifuentes, and more. Dozens more of Biggers’s students went on to teach at other schools and universities throughout the US. Join us this Friday from 6-8 for an opening reception celebrating this new exhibition! Free parking available in Lot F, access via Ennis St. Image shows John Biggers teaching a drawing class outdoors in the 1950s, archival photograph courtesy of Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

3 days until the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! In 1957, Dr. Biggers received a UNESCO ...
06/09/2026

3 days until the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers! In 1957, Dr. Biggers received a UNESCO fellowship to study in Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, and Dahomey (now Benin), making him one of the first African American artists to travel to Africa. This experience sparked a lasting fascination with West African designs, symbols, and cosmologies. He had started work on mural, Web of Life, prior to the trip, but its themes and designs were shifted by the world he was exposed to in West Africa. Biggers was especially drawn to creation stories that emphasized inherited bonds across generations. Join us this Friday from 6-8 for an opening reception celebrating this new exhibition! Free parking available in Lot F, access via Ennis St. Image shows John and Hazel Biggers with Ghanaian dignitaries; photograph from the back cover of the 1st edition of Ananse: The Web of Life in Africa, courtesy of Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

We are only 4 days from the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers at the University Museum at T...
06/08/2026

We are only 4 days from the opening of Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers at the University Museum at Texas Southern! John Biggers was the founding chairman of the art department at Texas Southern University, where he taught for more than 30 years and influenced countless young artists. Biggers is commonly known for painting large murals that highlight African American life, community, and cultural heritage, often using symbolic imagery such as quilts, shotgun houses, and family scenes. Visitors to TSU’s campus can view three original murals (Web of Life, Family Unity, and NUBIA), as well as outdoor recreations of two more paintings (Quilting Party and Jubilee: Ghana Harvest Festival). Join us this Friday from 6-8 for an opening reception celebrating this new exhibition! Free parking available in Lot F, access via Ennis St. Image shows John Biggers studying the artwork of Henry Wilson, archival photograph courtesy of Earlie Hudnall, Jr.

You won’t want to miss this! Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers will be on view at the University Museu...
06/02/2026

You won’t want to miss this! Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers will be on view at the University Museum at Texas Southern between June 13th and August 9th. Recognized for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and deep narratives, Dr. John T. Biggers’ work reflects the nuances of African American life and history. Drawing inspiration from West African traditions, spirituality, and the rich collage of Southern culture, his art continues to resonate with audiences today. His influence is deeply woven into Texas Southern University (TSU), where he served as a professor and founding chair of the art department, shaping generations of artists through his dedication to education, cultural expression, and artistic excellence. Inspired by Biggers’ discussion of Ananse in Ananse: The Web of Life in Africa, Sacred Web examines artistic lineage as a living web of relationships, mentorship, shared knowledge, and creative exchange. This idea of interconnectedness appears throughout his life and work and serves as the foundation for this exhibition and dedication. As we celebrate Biggers’ artistic genius and humanity, this exhibition honors a living philosophy carried forward through generations of artists at TSU and beyond, reminding us of the power of creativity to connect communities, bridge generations, and deepen our understanding of the shared human experience.

SAVE THE DATE: join us on June 12th from 6-8 pm for the opening reception for our upcoming exhibition, Sacred Web: The A...
06/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE: join us on June 12th from 6-8 pm for the opening reception for our upcoming exhibition, Sacred Web: The Artistic Lineage of John T. Biggers. The reception is free and open to the public, and many thanks to for providing light bites! Stay tuned for parking information for the event, and for more exhibition information.

The UMuse team is seeking book donations for an upcoming event! Please consider donating books from K - 12th grade but w...
05/19/2026

The UMuse team is seeking book donations for an upcoming event!
Please consider donating books from K - 12th grade but we are willing to accept any educational reads!
Thank you!

Texas Southen University students in the Musuem Studies Education class presented certificates and gifts to 19 children ...
05/11/2026

Texas Southen University students in the Musuem Studies Education class presented certificates and gifts to 19 children from the after-school program. The works of these young artists will be on view at the University Museum through the month of May 2026.

Please join us for our graduating seniors reception"An Expression of Sonder " May 7th 6 - 8 p.m. University Museum  Park...
05/01/2026

Please join us for our graduating seniors reception

"An Expression of Sonder " 

May 7th 

6 - 8 p.m. 

University Museum 
 


Parking available in West garage on Blodgett 

$10.00 per vehicle.

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