Inside the MFAH Archive for 2018
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Royal Reflections: Rulers in Art from the MFAH Collections October 12, 2018
Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol inspires a closer look at works of art from the MFAH collections that highlight the many ways to show power across the globe.
Closer Look: William Shakespeare’s Second Folio October 10, 2018
Houston just happens to have a delightful fall lined up for Anglophiles all around the city! One Shakespeare-themed play—The Book of Will, at Main Street Theater through October 21—inspired us to take another look at one of the rarest yet most influential books in the MFAH collection.
A Taste of the Scottish North Highlands in Houston October 5, 2018
This fall, Houstonians won’t have to travel across the pond to find a taste of British royal fare to pair with experiencing the Museum’s exhibition Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol.
A New Type of Royal Portrait: Queen Victoria & Photography October 3, 2018
Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol illustrates how Britain’s kings and queens were memorialized in art. One monarch, especially, set a new precedent for how royals were depicted: Queen Victoria (1819–1901).
Mysterious Symbols: Rienzi’s “Masonic Punch Bowl” September 27, 2018
As the annual Punch Party at Rienzi approaches, we take a look at an enigmatic punch bowl in the Rienzi Collection.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: A Rare Sampler from the Bayou Bend Collection September 19, 2018
A 19th-century sampler, or textile work with embroidery, is an important and rare reminder of the United States’ multicultural past.
A Noir to Remember September 17, 2018
“When I first saw Laura, I thought it was the most sophisticated, glamorous movie I'd ever seen!” Philanthropist and movie lover Patricia P. Hubbard discusses her selection for MFAH Films’ ongoing series Movies Houstonians Love, screening on Sunday, October 7.
The British Are Coming! Regal Portraits of Henry VIII & Elizabeth I Visit for “Tudors to Windsors” September 14, 2018
Just two of the masterpieces to keep an eye out for in Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol are a powerful father-daughter duo: a vivid portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein, and Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger’s extraordinary painting of Elizabeth I.
Shine On! Art Inspired by the Sun September 5, 2018
Summer may be winding down, but Houstonians know all about the endurance of the Texas sun. Here are a few works from the MFAH collections and The al-Sabah Collection that shine brightly!
Five New Faves at the Glassell Coffee Bar August 30, 2018
First-time visitor to the Glassell Coffee Bar? Here are our top five picks for keeping cool in Houston weather—and offerings change every day, so you can always come back to sample something new!
