Posts

A Feast for the Eyes October 17, 2019
Works of art from the MFAH collections illustrate the ritual of feast and the historical infatuation with food.

A Sneak Peek Inside the Core Residency Program October 15, 2019
Go behind the scenes of the prestigious postgraduate program at the MFAH.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage September 21, 2019
“Fall Festival: Celebrating Latinx Heritage” salutes Hispanic Heritage Month with films, art-making activities, games, music, dance, poetry & more.

4 Questions about “Sontag” for Author Benjamin Moser September 17, 2019
Benjamin Moser previews his October 7 talk about Susan Sontag, “America’s last great literary star.”

Intern Project Uncovers Fun Facts about MFAH Films September 13, 2019
The film database is useful for gathering information—and shows how interesting MFAH history is!

Meet the Designer of the “Black Is Beautiful” Mural September 6, 2019
Graphic designer Bob Gumbs shares his vision for the iconic poster represented in the exhibition Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography.

Teamwork Saves a Great Work of Art for Houston’s Future August 22, 2019
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a look at rescue efforts to save a historic Houston mural that was created by John Biggers.

3 Questions for Artist Dario Robleto August 12, 2019
Houston artist Dario Robleto talks about the importance of recorded music in his work.

New Film from Mexico Explores the World of “The Chambermaid” August 5, 2019
The acclaimed Mexican film The Chambermaid opens a window to the world of a young mother who cleans rooms in a luxury hotel.

Calling All Book Lovers: Contribute to the MFAH Little Free Library July 29, 2019
At the Museum’s Little Free Library, visitors, students, and all passersby are invited to take a book and leave a book for free.