Inside the MFAH Archive for April 2017
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Conservators Keep “Colors of the Oasis” Vibrant April 27, 2017
Without experts like conservators, the vivid textiles of “Colors of the Oasis” would be lost. I chat with textile conservator Esther Méthé about ensuring that the exhibition’s ikats well cared-for.
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The Women of Latin Wave 12 April 21, 2017
This year’s edition of the annual Latin Wave film series has no shortage of female talent, both behind and in front of the camera.
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Art in Bloom during “Florescence” April 19, 2017
Our galleries are bursting with colorful flowers every day—not just during Florescence, the competitive flower show that comes to the Museum every two years! Here are a few of the floral works of art you’ll spot in the galleries.
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Strike a Pose and Find Inspiration with #InstaTourMFAH April 13, 2017
What does Instagram tell us about the MFAH art collections? We created a new way of exploring the Museum: through an Instagram-inspired, self-guided tour.
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Beyond Visible: UV-Visible Fluorescence in Works of Art April 11, 2017
Only through examination with ultraviolet illumination can Museum conservators see details such as brushwork with total clarity.
Drawn in by Lines: Examining Old Master Works on Paper in the Horning Collection April 7, 2017
Art collectors Marjorie and Evan Horning gifted many fine works to the MFAH over the years. An online exhibition highlights especially significant objects from this important collection.
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The Sun King Becomes Mortal in “The Death of Louis XIV” April 3, 2017
In the new French film The Death of Louis XIV (La mort de Louis XIV), director Albert Serra invites the audience to witness the very last moments of King Louis XIV’s life in 1715 France.