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“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Mysterious Symbols: Rienzi’s “Masonic Punch Bowl” September 27, 2018
As the annual Punch Party at Rienzi approaches, we take a look at an enigmatic punch bowl in the Rienzi Collection.
“Little Known, Little Objects”: Glittering Chinese Buddhist Figures from the Jane and Leopold Swergold Collection January 9, 2018
Though small in scale, the 23 Chinese Buddhist gilt bronzes on view in the exhibition Reflection and Enlightenment evoke a sense of serenity—a feature that attracted the interest of collectors Jane and Leopold Swergold.
Art in Bloom during “Florescence” April 19, 2017
Our galleries are bursting with colorful flowers every day—not just during Florescence, the competitive flower show that comes to the Museum every two years! Here are a few of the floral works of art you’ll spot in the galleries.