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Striking Different Notes: Two Magnificent Still Lifes from the MFAH Collections July 21, 2019
Closer inspection reveals the distinctions between identically titled paintings by two Italian artists.
Visiting Musicians July 20, 2019
Ragnar Kjartansson’s The Visitors is a meditation on both togetherness and solitude.
Symphonies of Color July 19, 2019
In 1913, a new mode of abstraction came on the scene. Synchromism, rooted in music, featured rhythmic, pulsating colors and forms.
“Pre-Code” Films Explained: 3 Questions July 13, 2019
As the Museum’s summer repertory film series “Cracking the (Pre) Code” heats up, we pose some burning questions to our guest programmer.
MFAH Films: Hollywood’s “Pre-Code” Era July 7, 2019
See a lineup of exciting and provocative films from the “Pre-Code” era of Hollywood.
William Forsythe Inspires Movement with “Choreographic Objects” July 2, 2019
Dancers from Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) were among the first to experience the immersive exhibition William Forsythe: Choreographic Objects.
Photography at the Nexus of Music and Fashion June 24, 2019
Icons of Style showcases a century of trendsetting musicians and chic models striking a pose.
Celebrate the 4th of July with George Washington at Bayou Bend June 19, 2019
Historical interpreter Wesley Wright talks about portraying George Washington at Bayou Bend’s annual 4th of July Celebration.
Harry Bertoia: The Miracle of Sound June 18, 2019
Discover the Sound Sculptures created by artist and designer Harry Bertoia.
Music on the Plaza: Artist Emily Fens and “Brainbloom” May 24, 2019
As we gear up for Music on the Plaza on May 31, artist Emily Fens answers a few questions about Brainbloom, the installation she conceived for the event.