MFAH Book Tours: Selections & How to Participate

Winter 2013

An Artist's Odyssey by Denise Green

Discover a fascinating story—combining autobiography and biography, art history and criticism—that is accessible for both art enthusiasts and art-world insiders.

From humble origins in Australia, to Paris during the revolutionary events of 1968, to New York since 1969, Denise Green has forged a career spanning four decades across three continents, encompassing art making and art writing, with business savvy.

Discussion Guide
Click here to download information and questions about the book and about works of art at the MFAH.

Tours (free with general museum admission)
As the author paints in an abstract mode and refers to the abstract designs and totems in indigenous art and Asian art, tours focus on a broad range of MFAH artworks.

• Thursday, January 17, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, January 26, 1 p.m.

• Saturday, February 9, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, February 21, 6 p.m.

• Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, March 21, 6 p.m.

Taking an MFAH Book Tour Is Easy!

MFAH Book Tours:
♦ incorporate excerpts from the book, so please bring your copy of the book.
♦ are discussion-based, so be prepared to share your reactions to the book—and to the works of art.
♦ last approximately one hour, and camp stools are provided for sitting.
♦ are free for MFAH Members and free with general museum admission. (On Thursdays, general admission is free for everyone.)
♦ may incorporate works of art on view in ticketed exhibitions, so participants are responsible for arranging their exhibition tickets before the tour begins.
 
The book selections may be purchased at The MFAH Shop, where MFAH Members always receive a discount. Reading copies are also available in the museum’s Hirsch Library.
 
How to Participate
► For individual readers, a small circle of friends, or small book clubs:
1) Read the book and download the discussion guide.
2) Choose from the Tour Dates and Times listed below.
3) If possible, RSVP to bookclub@mfah.org noting how many people will attend which tour.
4) Meet in the lobby of the Law Building (unless otherwise noted).
 
► For large book clubs, with 12 or more confirmed participants:
1) Read the book and download the discussion guide.
2) E-mail bookclub@mfah.org with the name of your group; the primary organizer's name, telephone number, and e-mail address; two (or more) requested dates/times.
3) Wait to receive a confirmation message with information about when and where to meet at the museum.

Past Selections

MFAH Book Tours Library

For information about past MFAH Book Tour selections, including book discussion guides, click here.