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“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
“Radical: Italian Design” | 3 Questions for Dennis Freedman January 18, 2020
Collector Dennis Freedman discusses the exhibition Radical: Italian Design 1965–1985 and his obsession with the objects that defined the postwar era of disruptive design.
Spotlight on the Iranian Film Festival January 2, 2020
Acclaimed new releases and a salute to legendary filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami highlight the Iranian Film Festival.
Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” December 16, 2019
Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want anticipates his later works, such as Golden Rule, which take pro–civil rights stances.
Shake, Rattle, and Strum December 13, 2019
Instruments in the MFAH collections embody the intrinsic importance of music worldwide.
Reimagining Rockwell November 20, 2019
The “For Freedoms” photography series reimagines each of Norman Rockwell’s classic “Four Freedoms” paintings to reflect the current generation.
Lifelong Learning at the Glassell School of Art November 18, 2019
Artist and student Romeo Robinson shares his perspective on the opportunities available at the Glassell School of Art.
Still-Life Smorgasbord November 17, 2019
In the 17th century, artist Clara Peeters was a master of still-life paintings at a time when women were not allowed to pursue art professionally.
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.
Calling All Book Lovers: Contribute to the MFAH Little Free Library July 29, 2019
At the Museum’s Little Free Library, visitors, students, and all passersby are invited to take a book and leave a book for free.
GONZO247: Celebrating Community, Color & Vincent van Gogh March 25, 2019
See GONZO247’s live-painting demonstration at the MFAH “Spring Festival” on Saturday, March 30!