Inside the MFAH Archive for 2017
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Take Mom to See “Ron Mueck” This Mother’s Day May 4, 2017
Several of Ron Mueck’s sculptures on view now are dedicated to the topic of motherhood. Perfect for a Mother’s Day visit? We think so!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#5WomenArtists on View Now March 30, 2017
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we remind you to get out and enjoy works of art created by women! This list highlights just five women represented in the MFAH collections, but you’ll find many more as you stroll through the Museum, Bayou Bend, and Rienzi, or browse our online collection. We hope this spotlight helps you answer the question, “Can you name #5WomenArtists?” …
Handling “Ron Mueck”: An Interview with Chief Preparator Dale Benson March 24, 2017
The sculptures in the exhibition Ron Mueck may look like real people, but they didn’t walk into the Museum’s galleries off the street. Just ask Dale Benson, the Museum’s chief preparator—or art handler—whose job was to help orchestrate the placement of the 13 works of art in the galleries. We chatted about what it was like to install the show, which, as Benson put it, is “all about scale.” How …
