Inside the MFAH Archive for March 2016

“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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    Dangerous Curves: A “Sculpted in Steel” Chat with Ken Gross March 30, 2016
    Ken Gross, a car historian and former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, lent his expertise to the exhibition Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles, 1929–1940 as guest co-curator. He has also shared insights with publications from AutoWeek and Hemispheres to Playboy—which naturally got us thinking, what’s the dealwith cars, sensuality, and glamour? I …
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    Photography and Film Intersections: Laura Israel Presents Robert Frank March 23, 2016
    Houston film and photography aficionados have something exciting to look forward to: the visit of Laura Israelon April 8 and 9. The go-to editor for New York’s film and music-video producers for years, Israel has maintained an active, parallel career working closely with Robert Frank, the legendary photographer and filmmaker. Frank, 91, initially recruited her to edit music videos he directed for …
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    Clear & Refresh Your Creative Mind with “Breath: The Pulse of the Universe” March 10, 2016
    “The breath is clearly this entire creation, everything there is. So, when I said ‘turn to the breath,’ it was to this that I thereby turned for protection.” —Chandogya Upanishad “Breath: The Pulse of the Universe,” an evening at the MFAH on March 17, asks you to participate actively in exploring the power of the most basic force of living beings: breathing. I chatted with Pam Johnson and …
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    Bayou Bend at 50: A Longtime Docent Tells Her Story March 3, 2016
    March 5, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of Bayou Bend’s opening to the public. We’re celebrating throughout the year with monthly blog posts offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on this cultural and historical Houston treasure. The historic 1966 opening featured a dedication ceremony with dignitaries including Texas Governor John Connally, Houston Mayor Louie Welch, and University of Texas …

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