Krol Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Does anyone know who purchased the David Adickes Studio on Summer street near the Target off I-10? Swamplot has a posting about it being sold and the artists told to move on within six months. There's nothing about whether the Deborah Colton Gallery will also be moving. There had been some rumors that Colton was interested in buying the building but I tend to think it probably went to developers who want condos or townhomes. Anyone have any more details? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Not related to the posters question but Adickes news none the less. It tells of his latest project for Houston and the answer to the mystery of why the Beatles statues never went up. His We Love Houston is nearing completion and destined for high-profile installation on I-10 just east of Shepherd Drive. “I love big letters, and I just thought, why not?” says the artist, who’ll add a few extra components, such as a depiction of a happy child standing in one of the “O’s,” before the sculpture makes its trek from his First Ward studio not far from Downtown.The slogan, which stands 28 feet tall and is made of concrete over steel, is actually Adickes’ second idea for the roadside space; his ode to The Beatles turned out to be too big. But that’s just as well, since he has high hopes for the future of his very tall text. “Some people are comparing this to the Hollywood sign,” he says. “I hope that this also becomes an icon for Houston.” http://houston.moder...s-loves-houston Edited January 18, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 What, we're supposed to embrace this as good art? Tacky, corny... This one is not exactly a product of a massive surge of creative energy...and the heart symbol kind of copies the original NY slogan. But, it's a positive message and public art doesn't have to be abstract and cool so I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Wow, I'm surprised how much people not only dislike it, but hate it. Seems like they hate Adickes, too. It's not going in the Louvre, it's going on the side of a freeway!http://swamplot.com/...01-18/#comments Edited January 19, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Addickes owns, the president heads own. An excellent visitor spot, tragic to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wow, I'm surprised how much people not only dislike it, but hate it. Seems like they hate Adickes, too. http://swamplot.com/...01-18/#commentsOh I don't find either point surprising. It's not going in the Louvre, it's going on the side of a freeway!Perhaps that is why people find it more offensive - thousands will be forced to look at it every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Comparing this piece of art to the Hollywood sign is wishful thinking. Though it's nice to see some civic pride instead of another personal injury billboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Perhaps that is why people find it more offensive - thousands will be forced to look at it every day.Forced? No. "Beckoned," perhaps, and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Alamo Drafthouse in old Adickes studio?http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/10/alamo-drafthouse-scouting-locations-near-the-heights/ Edited October 17, 2011 by west20th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Alamo Drafthouse in old Adickes studio?http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/10/alamo-drafthouse-scouting-locations-near-the-heights/Swamplot says "Not So Fast."http://swamplot.com/an-alamo-draft-house-at-sculpturworx-not-so-fast/2011-10-17/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 David Adickes Studio is now at 2401 Nance St. in downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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