Inside the MFAH

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

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  Virtual Cinema “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things” and “My Darling Vivian” June 27, 2020

  Explore the lives of two remarkable women linked to the music industry: visionary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald & Vivian Liberto, first wife of Johnny Cash.

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  Virtual Cinema “Up from the Streets—New Orleans: The City of Music” June 24, 2020

  The new film Up from the Streets kicks off the Virtual Cinema series inspired by the exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power.

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  Virtual Cinema: Heading West with “The Grey Fox” and “Thousand Pieces of Gold” June 10, 2020

  Saddle up for two revisionist westerns that originally premiered in art houses & are now available for streaming at your house via MFAH Films.

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  An Exhibition You Won’t Want to Miss: “Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography” June 6, 2020

  Take a virtual trip to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and beyond—all in the galleries of Through an African Lens: Sub-Saharan Photography.

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  Virtual Cinema “The Wolf House” and “New French Shorts 2020” May 30, 2020

  See a dystopian animated feature set in Chile, and a showcase of award-winning short films from France.

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  “Design in Dialogue” A Virtual Chat about the MFAH and Design May 26, 2020

  Need more “Radical” in your life? Enjoy a virtual tour and tune in Friday for a Zoom chat!

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  Virtual Cinema “Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy” and “On a Magical Night” May 25, 2020

  Travel to Michoacán for a lesson in Mexican cuisine with Diana Kennedy, and then to Paris for a delightful fantasy starring Chiara Mastroianni.

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  Zoom In: “At Home” Book Chat at YOUR Home May 18, 2020

  Set the scene for your Zoom discussion! Choose your favorite virtual background featuring one of the historic rooms at Bayou Bend.

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  Art-Inspired Outfits for Your Next Virtual Happy Hour May 16, 2020

  Need some fashion inspiration for this week’s virtual happy hour with your friends? Check out these art-inspired looks.

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  #TogetherAtHome with DJ Sun May 10, 2020

  Meet DJ Sun, the man behind the music at the Museum’s popular Mixed Media parties, and mark your calendar for the MFAH Virtual Happy Hour!