With Untitled Art, Houston less than three months away, we are debuting the first in a series of Untitled Edit conversations with our Host Committee members. Read on to learn more about what they love about Houston, the artists whose work they are following closely, and the folks that inspire them in Space City.

Judy Nyquist, Art Collector & Patron

Through longstanding board positions, Judy has helped strengthen dozens of green spaces and cultural and educational organizations in Houston, including Asia Society Texas, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Discovery Green, the public art incubator directly across from the George R. Brown Convention Center, where Untitled Art will take place from September 18 to September 21, 2025.

Untitled Art: Where and how does Houston fit into your own biography?

Judy Nyquist: I came to Houston from a glorious 10 years in London with very low expectations. I told my husband that I was OK to stay for "5 minutes"...We have been here 27 years and I have cherished every moment!!

Untitled Art: Who is someone you particularly admire in Houston? Why?

Judy Nyquist: Louisa Sarofim for her humble leadership, wisdom, dedication, and generosity to the arts and culture community. [Louisa Sarofim is a distinguished art patron and Chair Emerita of the Board of Trustees of The Menil Collection]

Untitled Art: Are there particular times of day or night when the city feels most alive or meaningful to you?

Judy Nyquist: I love the raking light at twilight in the fall..anywhere in the city, it feels so magical. And the black Grackles that gather on the phone wires and electrical lines!

Untitled Art: Describe Houston in 5 words.

Judy Nyquist: Welcoming, Friendly, Spirited, Gastronomic, Humid

Untitled Art: Are there any public spaces in Houston (institutions, public art, parks, etc.) that are important to your life in Houston or community?

Judy Nyquist: The Rothko Chapel, The Menil, The Cistern & Buffalo Bayou, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, MFAH, The Moody Center for the Arts, and the Skyspace at Rice.

Untitled Art: Can you share three artists whose work particularly resonated with you lately?

Judy Nyquist: Jake Margolin and Nick Vaughn for their new project Town Meeting 1978-2028 currently presented at Art League Houston, Do Ho Suh for his amazing exhibition at the Moody Center and his current opus at the Tate Modern, and Julie Curtiss because I love her new ambitious series Suburban Lawns.

Adam Green, Founder, Adam Green Art Advisory

Recognized as a top art advisor by ARTnews two years in a row, Adam Green’s expertise has been highlighted in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Financial Times. In addition to his work as an art advisor, Adam is also the host of the ArtTactic Podcast (https://arttactic.com/podcasts), where he has interviewed leading figures such as Nora Lawrence (Storm King Art Center), Alex Gartenfeld (ICA Miami), and Jeff Lawson (Untitled Art).

Untitled Art: Where and how does Houston fit into your own biography?

Adam Green: I was born and raised in Dallas, and while I occasionally visited Houston growing up, it wasn’t until I began working in the art world that I started traveling there more regularly. Over the last several years, I’ve visited a few times a year for art-related reasons, whether it’s seeing clients, meeting with curators, or experiencing the incredible exhibitions at the city’s amazing institutions. I’m excited to add a regular trip to the city to my calendar each September with Untitled Art, Houston launching this fall. Houston’s vibrant cultural community has become an important part of my professional life and it’s a city I always look forward to visiting.

Untitled Art: Where do you like to see art in Houston?

Adam Green: The museums in Houston are truly incredible and I make a point to visit at least a few each time I’m in the city. The MFA Houston is outstanding and its major expansion a few years ago reflects a city with so many highly engaged supporters who are deeply committed to strengthening its cultural institutions. The Menil Collection is another favorite, and I feel the Cy Twombly Gallery, which somehow still feels like a hidden gem, offers one of the best art experiences in the country. I also enjoy visiting other great institutions like the Moody Center for the Arts, the Blaffer Art Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. On top of that, there are truly great collectors in Houston and I love visiting their collections when the opportunity arises.

Untitled Art: Can you share three artists whose work particularly resonated with you lately?

Adam Green: It’s hard to narrow this down to just three, so I’ll highlight three artists whose work has resonated with me and whose exhibitions I’ve had the opportunity to see in Houston over the last few years. Hayv Kahraman’s show at the Moody Center was incredibly powerful. Hugh Hayden’s exhibition at the Blaffer Art Museum offered a striking exploration of identity and the American experience. Olga de Amaral’s presentation at MFA Houston was unforgettable and a beautiful example of how material and abstraction can create a profound impact.

Untitled Art: Who is someone you particularly admire in Houston? Why?

Adam Green: Alison de Lima Greene, who has been a curator at MFA Houston for several decades, is someone I particularly admire. She has curated so many incredible exhibitions over the years and has helped bring outstanding works into the museum’s collection. It has been a real honor to develop a relationship and friendship with Alison over the last several years. I always appreciate hearing her invaluable perspective on artists and I have enjoyed collaborating with her to help facilitate donations on behalf of clients to the museum’s permanent collection.

Untitled Art: Where do you like to stay when in town? Why?

Adam Green: When I’m in Houston, I often stay with my clients so I can see how they are living with their art. As an art advisor, spending that time together is invaluable. It gives me a deeper understanding of their collections, how certain works resonate within their spaces, and how future acquisitions might complement what they already have. These visits also spark ideas and conversations about new possibilities, whether it’s adding to their collection or thinking about long-term goals.

Winnie Scheuer, Founder & CEO, Collectively

With more than eighteen years of experience working in the art world, Winnie has held positions in the modern and contemporary art departments at Christie's and Phillips auction houses in New York, and in exhibition planning and executive administration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Winnie served on the board of directors at Artforum for nine years, and currently serves on the society steering committee of the Menil Collection, and on the Board of Trustees of Sarah Lawrence College.

Untitled Art: Describe Houston in 5 words.

Winnie Scheuer: The best place to live.

Untitled Art: What is your favorite place to eat?

Winnie Scheuer: Lee’s Den. Houston is lucky to have Seth Siegel-Gardner - a native of the city, and one of the masterminds behind the concept. He brings a wide aperture of imagination to everything he does.

Untitled Art: Where do you like to go to see art?

Winnie Scheuer: Michael Findlay called the Menil Collection one of the best places in the world to see modern art. I wholeheartedly agree. The depth and dimension of the permanent collection and exhibitions program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, continue to place our city on the world's cultural stage - and will always feel like home, having spent so many happy years working there. The Contemporary Arts Museum amplifies the work of living artists in fresh and rigorous ways. Seven Sisters and Laura (the gallery) are very important emerging and mid-career gallery programs. Pazda Butler, Sicardi Ayers Bacino, and McClain have very fine established programs. The common thread through all of these places and programs is the extraordinary leadership this city enjoys.

Untitled Art: Can you share a story about a serendipitous discovery you’ve made while out and about in Houston?

Winnie Scheuer: I had the good fortune of meeting Matthew Loden, Dean of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, at a dinner party a few years ago. I live across the street from the Rice campus and knew of the School, but hadn’t attended any of their performances. After meeting Matthew I made a point of going - and, wow. The Shepherd School opera, symphony, and chamber orchestras are truly extraordinary. They have tons of performances throughout the academic year, nearly all of which are free and open to the public. I have lived a stone’s throw from the School for ten years, and only just discovered what a gem this is. Houston is the gift that keeps on giving.

Untitled Art: Are there parts of Houston you feel are misunderstood or underappreciated, but that you love?

Winnie Scheuer: I grew up in New York City and moved to Houston 13 years ago. People look at me quizzically when I tell them I happily exchanged Greenwich Village for Houston, and that I love living here. There’s a special kind of energy here - pun intended - that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. This city is filled with talented, hard-working people doing interesting things. It has restaurants that rival those in NYC and LA. It’s the most diverse city in the United States. And where else can you live on a beautiful tree-lined street, with a back yard and a pool - and still be within a three-minute drive of seven world-renowned institutions spanning the arts, natural history, the symphony and the opera? …The best place to live.