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“Beauty Everywhere” in Vincent van Gogh’s Paintings of Flowers February 27, 2019
Vincent van Gogh sought solace in the natural world, to which he returned time and again for artistic inspiration.
“Staff Art Show” Spotlights Talent across the MFAH February 22, 2019
The Staff Art Show, open to the public through February 24, features 77 works of art by MFAH employees across 23 departments.
So Fashionable! Portraits in the MFAH Collections February 15, 2019
From New York to London and Milan, February is a month of Fashion Weeks around the world—the perfect time to look at a few impeccably dressed and accessorized women in works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection.
Southern Exposures: The Photography of Sally Mann February 14, 2019
“It’s always been my philosophy to try to make art out of the everyday and ordinary.”
A Legacy from Gee’s Bend: Lutisha Pettway’s “Bars” Quilt February 8, 2019
“I did my work by my own hand, by myself.” A quilt, on view in the exhibition “Mending: Craft and Community,” reveals a deeply personal story.
Oscar-Nominated Short Films Shine on Our Big Screen February 5, 2019
It’s become a popular tradition at the MFAH to screen the Oscar-nominated short films in the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony!
Azalea Trail’s Blooms Mark Rienzi’s 20th Anniversary February 1, 2019
On March 6, 1999, Rienzi opened to the public for the first time during Azalea Trail—but the estate was getting lots of attention for azaleas much earlier.
A Closer Look at Vincent van Gogh’s 1887 “Self-Portrait” January 30, 2019
A self-portrait, painted in 1887, reveals a deeper look into Vincent van Gogh’s processes and methods.
Garden Varieties: The Natural Beauty of “Garden Paradise” January 25, 2019
Gardens have long been celebrated in Islamic art as symbols of earthly paradise.
“Eye-Catching” Houston: Capturing Our City through High Schoolers’ Lenses January 23, 2019
For nearly 25 years, Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography has showcased Houston’s diversity through the eyes of local high school students.