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Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol illustrates how Britain’s kings and queens were memorialized in art. One monarch, especially, set a new precedent for how royals were depicted: Queen Victoria (1819–1901).

Turbans have a long, significant history in Jodhpur, with meaningful colors that reflect the season, moods, and more.

One of the most spectacular highlights of Peacock in the Desert is the Lal Dera, or Red Tent—an intricate imperial tent from the era of the Mughal Empire.

Brides brought their culture to the princely kingdom of Marwar-Jodhpur for centuries. Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India shows the spectacle and splendor of the tradition of wedding processions.

MFAH Films curator Marian Luntz shares tips on making the most of Latin Wave 13, the Museum’s biggest film festival of the year. (Hint: Special guests!)

What does “home” look like when it is not a certainty? Read more, and watch a video overview of Camilo Ontiveros’s “Temporary Storage.”

For many, the idea of a perfect home is far from reality. An installation in HOME—So Different, So Appealing examines what “home” is like for a family separated by a father’s incarceration. Features a video overview of Badge of Honor.

In a special year-end video, MFAH staff members share memories of 2017, and their own histories with the Museum, Bayou Bend, Rienzi, and Glassell School of Art.

One of the artworks you might find yourself spending the most time studying in HOME—So Different, So Appealing is Polyptych of Buenos Aires by Mondongo. Watch a special video!