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A World-Famous Rediscovery March 30, 2020
A long-lost painting by revered 19th-century artist Eugène Delacroix resurfaced in Paris last year and is now on view at the MFAH.
A “Cloud Column” Anniversary March 27, 2020
On March 27, 2018, a team of engineers and MFAH art handlers gently settled Houston’s now-iconic Cloud Column into place—all 21,000 pounds of it.
Understanding Francis Bacon March 25, 2020
Alison de Lima Greene, MFAH curator of modern and contemporary art, explores Francis Bacon: Late Paintings and the artist’s depiction of the human form.
A Radical Concept: Fall into “Pratone” March 25, 2020
Pratone, a joyful 1970s stand-out in the exhibition Radical: Italian Design, culminates in an inviting patch of foam grass for people to fall into.
Curator Close-Up: “Glory of Spain” Ancient Ivory Pyxis March 24, 2020
Aimée Froom, MFAH curator of art of the Islamic worlds, delves into the meaning of this ancient pyxis, showcased in Glory of Spain.
Gardening with the MFAH March 24, 2020
Bart Brechter, head of gardens & landscape operations, shares a personal perspective on tending the gardens at the MFAH.
Movie Night with MFAH Films “Bacurau” March 23, 2020
Watch the acclaimed new Brazilian movie Bacurau at home. #MFAHatHome
Body and Soul February 22, 2020
Elizabeth Catlett’s Black Unity, and other works from the 1960s & 1970s in the exhibition Soul of a Nation, forged a new direction in American art.
Fearless Filmmaker Challenges Real-Life Issues for 50 Years February 21, 2020
Groundbreaking, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert has been unafraid throughout her career to explore the various issues facing real Americans.
Collection Spotlight: A Fusion of Forms February 15, 2020
The contributions of two prominent artists—Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and Auguste Rodin—make “The Vase of the Titans” a masterpiece.