Art Dirt: Talking with Longtime Glasstire Writer & Artist Bill Davenport

Brandon Zech speaks with Houston artist Bill Davenport, who was Glasstire's first-ever contributor, about how he found his way to Texas, the artists he's seen grow up over the years, and writing criticism. "I always said my writing was like a pair of pliers — it got the job done. Clarity, truthfulness — it opened my mind, and anything else was extraneous." See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2026/02/07/art-dirt-talking-with-longtime-glasstire-writer-artist-bill-davenport/ If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate