Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“Arts, education, social services, housing...they’re interconnected.”
Rick Lowe, artist and community organizer, takes us to his home in the 3rd ward of Houston, Texas.
Enjoy episode 2 of the National Gallery of Art’s documentary series West to East: “From West to East: Mapping the Unknown” features Rick Lowe's practice in the months and weeks before his show at the Venice Biennial.
Lowe moved there in the 1980s and spent 30 years combining art and activism in his community platform Project Row Houses.
Now, as he moves into a new phase of his career, creating paintings inspired by maps, dominoes, and a quest for aesthetic beauty, Rick and his community partners work together to “map the unknown” future.
Rick’s artistic career highlights how art, community and activism can inform and elevate each other.
Watch Rick Lowe’s unique way of making meaning, mentorship, and masterpieces happen all at once.
View Rick Lowe’s artwork “Untitled” in our online collection: nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.222813.html
West to East is the National Gallery of Art’s cross-country series about contemporary artists and the connections between their work, their communities, and the nation.
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“Arts, education, social services, housing...they’re interconnected.”
Rick Lowe, artist and community organizer, takes us to his home in the 3rd ward of Houston, Texas.
Enjoy episode 2 of the National Gallery of Art’s documentary series West to East: “From West to East: Mapping the Unknown” features Rick Lowe's practice in the months and weeks before his show at the Venice Biennial.
Lowe moved there in the 1980s and spent 30 years combining art and activism in his community platform Project Row Houses.
Now, as he moves into a new phase of his career, creating paintings inspired by maps, dominoes, and a quest for aesthetic beauty, Rick and his community partners work together to “map the unknown” future.
Rick’s artistic career highlights how art, community and activism can inform and elevate each other.
Watch Rick Lowe’s unique way of making meaning, mentorship, and masterpieces happen all at once.
View Rick Lowe’s artwork “Untitled” in our online collection: nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.222813.html
West to East is the National Gallery of Art’s cross-country series about contemporary artists and the connections between their work, their communities, and the nation.
Subscribe now to see future episodes:
National Gallery of Art ►►youtube.com/NationalGalleryofArtUS
National Gallery of Art Talks ►►youtube.com/NationalGalleryofArtTalks
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
More National Gallery of Art Content:
Facebook: facebook.com/nationalgalleryofart
Twitter: twitter.com/ngadc
Instagram: instagram.com/ngadc
Pinterest: pinterest.com/ngadc/_created
E-News: nga.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e894a1837aca4526f7e8a11b3&id=2085ff9475
#Art
#NationalGalleryOfArt
#Artist
#RickLowe
#ContemporaryArt
#SocialPractice
#Inspiration
#Painting
#ProjectRowHouses
#Activism
#Houston
#Westtoeast
#SocialPracticeArt
#Masterpieces
#Community
