The Hexton Journal is where the conversation continues. Here we share artist stories, deeper looks into the works that shape our program, and the ideas that move them forward. From In The Studio conversations and art fair highlights to curatorial selections and behind-the-scenes perspectives, the Journal offers a closer view of the artists, histories, and moments that define Hexton Gallery.
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In The Studio with Richard Carter
Richard Carter discusses the development of his ongoing Ukiyo-e series, the role of drawing within his practice, and the evolution of the work toward larger scale compositions. -
Carlos Rolón: The Division Street Riots
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Carlos Rolón: "Life on Land" at Kansas City Art Institute
Works by Carlos Rolón are featured in "Life on Land" at the Emily & Todd Voth Artspace.Carlos Rolón is featured in Life on Land, a group exhibition presented at the Emily & Todd Voth Artspace at Kansas City Art Institute.
The exhibition brings together works by Teresa Baker, Dawoud Bey, Yoon Capote, Sky Hopinka, Rolón, and Paul Rudy across photography, film, textiles, painting, and sound.
Drawing from artists whose practices reconsider conventional ideas of landscape, the exhibition approaches landscape as both image and framework. Across the works presented, representations of place and environment emerge through varied materials, perspectives, and forms of spatial and visual practice.
Carlos Rolón, Coconut Palms, Aguadilla Puerto Rico, 2025
Graphite on Legion paper mounted on Dibond
30 x 30 inLife on Land is on view at the Emily & Todd Voth Artspace at Kansas City Art Institute from January 30 through March 14, 2026.
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In the Studio with Andrew Kuo
Andrew Kuo discusses language, abstraction, and the rhythms that shape his studio practice within his current exhibition, "West Wind". -
In The Studio with Rodrigo Valenzuela
A conversation with the artist about his process, how materials have meaning, and where creativity comes from -
In The Studio With Phillip K. Smith III
Read our conversation below to learn more about Phillip’s practice, how joy remains a critical element in his success, and how dumpster-diving for a studio chair in college still informs his work today. -
In The Studio With Arcmanoro Niles
Hexton's conversation with Arcmanoro Niles, whose paintings draw on memories, family photographs, and everyday life to transform ordinary moments into something extraordinary. -
The U-Haul Art Fair 2025
Hexton Gallery showcased innovative works by Jolie Ngo, Terri Loewenthal, and Rebecca Sharp at the inaugural U-Haul Art Fair, transforming trucks into immersive art experiences. -
Andy Up Close: Rare Warhol Photographs
Warhol’s photography, capturing friends, celebrities, travels, and daily life, offers the most intimate and personal view of the artist, revealing both his world and the origins of his Pop Art. -
The Aspen Art Fair 2025
Hexton Gallery showcased a dynamic, evolving exhibition by leading artists at the Aspen Art Fair, celebrating connections with collectors, institutions, and the creative community. -
Curatorial Selection From Sales Director, Chanel Host
This summer-themed collection explores light and color across mediums, creating a radiant harmony that invites reflection on memory and perception. -
An interview with Bob Chase
Hexton Gallery Owner and Aspen Art Fair Co-Founder, Bob Chase, shares insights on the development of the fair and the legacy that started it all. -
Hexton Art Consultant: Christina Grace Roig's Curatorial Selections
After trips to New York and Spain, Christina Grace Roig spotlights artists whose evocative works explore memory, nature, and perception with striking depth. -
In the Studio with Maureen Dougherty
Maureen Dougherty reflects on how the pandemic shifted her work from abstraction to intimate figuration, using light, intuition, and quiet observation to capture solitude and emotional presence. -
In the Studio with Ena Swansea
Hexton Gallery’s conversation with Ena Swansea reveals how her layered, cinematic paintings use the forest as a metaphor for connection, stillness, and the interplay between nature and human presence. -
Andy Millner Wins 2025 Buckhorn Public Arts/Dance Aspen Set Design Award
Andy Millner won the 2025 Buckhorn Public Arts/DanceAspen Award for his nature-inspired set design for Ember Glow. -
Evan Hecox x Hannah Mann Interview
Art Advisor Hannah Mann and Evan Hecox explore how memory, place, and family shape his precise, nostalgic artistic practice rooted in Colorado and beyond. -
“A Place Like This” — Liz Nielsen at Park House Houston
Hexton presented Liz Nielsen’s groundbreaking camera-less photography blending light and color at exclusive member's club Park House in Dallas -
Collecting Curious: Palm Springs
A select group of art lovers enjoyed an exclusive weekend featuring DesertX, a private David Hockney tour, and an intimate visit to Phillip K. Smith III’s studio.