Inside the MFAH Archive for 2017
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Filling in the Details: Mondongo & “Polyptych of Buenos Aires” December 29, 2017
One of the artworks you might find yourself spending the most time studying in HOME—So Different, So Appealing is Polyptych of Buenos Aires by Mondongo. Watch a special video!
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“What Is Home?” Daniel Anguilu’s Family Day Installation December 26, 2017
“Rain is one of the elements that continues to give life to all of our relations. I believe that we have to connect to it not as a threat of destruction, but rather as a reminder that life is constantly being energized.” —Daniel Anguilu
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This Artist Brings Her Home into the Museum: Carmen Argote & “720 Sq. Ft.” December 22, 2017
Carmen Argote transformed the carpet from her childhood home into a work of art on view in HOME—So Different, So Appealing.
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When a House Is More than a Home: Installations by Daniel Joseph Martinez December 15, 2017
HOME—So Different, So Appealing is bookended by two monumental installations by Daniel Joseph Martinez—both architectural, and both addressing how an American ideal can have unintended implications.
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The Idea of “HOME”: An Interview with Curator Chon Noriega December 8, 2017
“The power of art to help change how we look at ourselves and the world”: Chon Noriega, one of the curators of HOME—So Different, So Appealing, discusses the exhibition.
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So Chic! Oscar de la Renta Fashions from the MFAH Collection December 4, 2017
Looking closely at the details on four ensembles—all featured in the exhibition The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de La Renta and pulled from the Museum’s own permanent collection—reveals how Oscar de la Renta incorporated influences from Spain, the East, and the garden.
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Home Is an Intimate Space: Amalia Mesa-Bains & “Transparent Migrations” December 1, 2017
California-based artist Amalia Mesa-Bains discusses Transparent Migrations. The installation, which includes a mirrored armoire, glass leaves, a gauze dress, a lace mantilla, and more, is on view in HOME—So Different, So Appealing.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Curatorial Picks for the Holiday November 17, 2017
We celebrate Thanksgiving as an American holiday, but cultures across time have honored the harvest, the season, family, and, of course, tasty food.
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Curator of Food Trucks: Malcolm Daniel on Fine Art + Food Trucks October 26, 2017
Malcolm Daniel, the Museum’s Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography, on his secret longing to add “Curator of Food Trucks” to his title.
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Something Spooky This Way Comes! MFAH Films Presents a Halloween Weekend of Horror Films October 23, 2017
Calling all witches, ghosts, and creatures of the night: As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, MFAH Films hosts a duo of terrifying films!