''Southwest Art'' is a magazine published by Peak Media Properties that specializes in

fine art In European academic traditions, fine art is developed primarily for aesthetics or creative expression, distinguishing it from decorative art or applied art, which also has to serve some practical function, such as pottery or most metalwork ...

depicting art of the American Southwest.

History and profile

''Southwest Art'' was first published in May 1971. Initially, the magazine was based in

Houston Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in ...

, Texas. It first dealt with arts in Houston and then its coverage expanded to the broader

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. The magazine mainly features

paintings Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai ...

and textiles, but also digital and other modern creative endeavors. It mostly covers articles about the artists, galleries, and collectors. Sister publications include ''The Collector’s Guide'' focusing on the art and galleries of

New Mexico ) , population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano) , seat = Santa Fe , LargestCity = Albuquerque , LargestMetro = Tiguex , OfficialLang = None , Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...

References

External links

''Southwest Art'' home page
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