Hexed by Art, created by artists Martyna Nowak and Antonello Ranaldo, is currently exploring a new wave of Western Pop Art, bringing the visual language of the American West into a contemporary world shaped by color, imagination and unexpected influences.

At the heart of this direction is a duo of original paintings, The Last Rodeo Under the Stars and Texas Reverie, now at the legendary Broken Spoke in Austin, Texas.

Conceived as two connected works, the collection brings together elements inspired by the beauty and strength of cowgirls, the atmosphere of rural Texas and subtle references to science fiction. The result is a visual dialogue between different dimensions of Texas: its roots, its present and an imagined future.

The cowgirl stands at the heart of both paintings, embodying the spirit and beauty of the American West. Elements of rural Texas blend with dreamlike and science fiction imagery, creating a world where Western tradition meets imagination and the future.

The Broken Spoke: A Texas Country Landmark

There could hardly be a more meaningful setting for these works than the Broken Spoke.

Opened in Austin in 1964 by James and Annetta White, the Broken Spoke has become one of the most recognizable symbols of traditional Texas country culture. For more than six decades, its dance floor and stage have welcomed generations of musicians, dancers and visitors, while country legends including Willie Nelson, George Strait, Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson have been part of its story.

Often described as one of the last true Texas dance halls, the Broken Spoke represents something increasingly rare: a place where Texas history is not simply remembered, but continues to be lived.

The presence of The Last Rodeo Under the Stars and Texas Reverie at the historic Broken Spoke marks a meaningful connection between the contemporary artistic vision of Hexed by Art and a landmark that has played an important role in preserving Texas country culture and the heritage of the American West.

This connection between past, present and future reflects the concept behind the two paintings themselves, creating a bridge between the heritage of the American West and a contemporary interpretation of Western art.

Two paintings. One story. Texas roots looking toward the future.

Discover more about the history of the Broken Spoke on Wikipedia.