Inside the MFAH

“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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  Art Activities Inspired by the Work of Olga de Amaral August 19, 2021

  Let the creative spirit of artist Olga de Amaral inspire you to make your own works of art art home.

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  Make Your Own Paintings Inspired by “Three Centuries of American Art” July 15, 2021

  These at-home art activities spotlight paintings in the exhibition Three Centuries of American Art.

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  At-Home Activity | Let’s Make Wearable Art June 27, 2021

  What’s your style? A designer hat brings the inspiration for this art project.

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  Art Activity | Create a Decorative Bowl June 15, 2021

  Contemporary craft sets the stage for this hands-on art project inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections.

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  “PBS NewsHour” at the MFAH: Contributions of Latin American Artists to 20th-Century Art May 29, 2021

  Curator Mari Carmen Ramírez talks with PBS correspondent Jeffrey Brown about 20th-century Latin American art.

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  Brighten Your Space with Summer Finds from the MFA Shop May 20, 2021

  Celebrate the season with pops of color from the MFA Shop, inspired by the exhibition Hockney – Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature.

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  See Glorious Masterpieces from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library May 14, 2021

  If you enjoyed the exhibition Glory of Spain—or if you never had a chance to see it—this one’s for you. Works of art from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library are on loan to the MFAH.

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  Virtual Cinema Presents the Essential “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts” April 29, 2021

  This enlightening new documentary profiles American artist Bill Traylor (1853–1949), whose life embodied personal and cultural struggles that resonate today.

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  Glassell-on-the-Go@Home January 24, 2021

  The MFAH and Houston Public Library are teaming up to bring “Glassell-on-the-Go” to children and families throughout the Houston area. 

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  Focus on Latin American Art: Fanny Sanín January 23, 2021

  Discover the work of Colombian painter Fanny Sanín, known for her large-scale geometric compositions in vibrant color configurations.