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

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For Slow Art Day, Cai Guo-Qiang’s “Odyssey” April 1, 2020

On Slow Art Day, when we are encouraged to spend real time with a work of art, watch the creation of the monumental mural installation Odyssey.

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Vincent van Gogh in Houston April 1, 2020

It seems like only yesterday that the work of Vincent van Gogh took up residence in Houston.

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Gardening with the MFAH March 24, 2020

Bart Brechter, head of gardens & landscape operations, shares a personal perspective on tending the gardens at the MFAH.

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MFAH + Houston Zoo Crossover: A Tale of Two Curators November 8, 2019

Aimée Froom, curator of art of the Islamic worlds, and Chris Holmes, assistant curator of birds at the Houston Zoo, team up to explore birds in Persian art.

2019–2020 Core Residents

A Sneak Peek Inside the Core Residency Program October 15, 2019

Go behind the scenes of the prestigious postgraduate program at the MFAH.

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Local High Schoolers Share Glimpses of the Bayou City January 23, 2017

The annual exhibition Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photographygives the Museum a chance to share both the work of talented young photographers and glimpses of our city’s vibrant diversity. Using photography as their tool, teens capture moments from their daily life around Houston. The students also write brief descriptions of each photograph to lend insight into their experiences, …
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Following the Road to “Aferim!” June 1, 2016

The films we show at the Museum give audiences the opportunity to see movies on the big screen, and we work with many film distributors who share that goal.

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Challenge the Monotony! See This Film August 4, 2015

Attention film fanatics and cinephiles! I invite you to join us for A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence, screening on August 14, 15, and 16. • Houston PremiereDo you enjoy the whims of Terry Gilliam, but prefer the aesthetics of Wes Anderson? Are you bored with Hollywood’s dogmatic formula? Have you ever questioned your position relative to your fellow human beings—nay—relative …
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Fun Film Facts for “Latin Wave 10” April 15, 2015

Latin Wave, the Museum’s annual showcase of new films from Latin America, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015 with a great lineup of films and special guests. Latin Wave 10 kicks off Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. with a special Happy Hour Thursday, and screenings continue all weekend. ► Here are some fun facts about Latin Wave 10:• The critical darling of this year’s festival looks to …
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Houston Culinary Stars Cook Up “Demon Rum” Dinner at Rienzi March 30, 2015

Rienzi, known for its beautiful collection of European decorative arts and paintings, is a place where social history comes alive. The objects in the collection tell stories—not only about why the objects were made but also about the people who used them. As an MFAH house museum, Rienzi offers programming that explores the history of drinking and dining, and the April 29 “Demon Rum” Dinner …