Abstract Texas presents the work of a few of Texas’ trailblazing artists of the mid-20th century who drew inspiration from their surroundings and used abstract styles to portray characteristics of expressive truth—regardless of the conservative tastes of the time.

This exhibition highlights the overlooked works on paper that helped catapult two great American artists to household names. Their ability to distill the essence of a scene using only black and white was fundamental to their success.