Catherine D. Anspon

Kudos to the stalwart Hooks-Epstein Galleries, established 1969, a heritage dealer that can claim to be Houston’s oldest continuously operating gallery. This art enterprise, which was opened by the late Geri Hooks and her sister-in-law Evan Epstein 57 years ago at 1200 Bissonnet, still thrives today as a vital part of Houston’s art ecosystem. Charles and Geri Hooks with Harry, a Kerry Blue Terrier, circa 1990s In 1975, Epstein’s interest in the gallery was bought by Geri’s husband Charles Hooks.

Among the roll call of remarkable exhibitions being held during Houston’s FotoFest Biennial (which runs through May 10), denizens of history should take note of “Nostalgic Memory of My Life Before Birth,” a solo exhibition from Madrid-based, internationally exhibited artist Miguel Soler-Roig at Barbara Davis Gallery. The conceptual photographer marks his fifth showing at Barbara Davis by debuting a highly unique body of work.