Caroline Wiess Law Building Events Week of Tuesday, April 29, 2025-Monday, May 5, 2025
Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within Through May 18, 2025
Charting the development of her hybrid practice over seven decades, Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Withinpresents more than 100 works of art in stunning installations often inspired by those Takaezu created …
17 May Sat / 2025
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Texas Renaissance Festival at “Knights in Shining Armor”
1 p.m.—3 p.m.The King of the Texas Renaissance Festival and his royal court make a special appearance at Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries.
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Amy Von Lintel
Transgression and Independence: Georgia O’Keeffe and Tamara de Lempicka
2 p.m.—3 p.m.Presented to complement the exhibition Tamara de Lempicka, this lecture explores the pioneering women artists who shaped the 20th-century art world.
18 May Sun / 2025
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International Museum Day
12:30 p.m.—6 p.m.Celebrate International Museum Day at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston! Enjoy free admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections, courtesy of H-E-B.
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Family Art-Making Studio
1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.Create and learn in this workshop for families. Explore a work of art in the galleries, then make your own masterpiece in the studio.
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
22 May Thu / 2025
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Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
Drop-in Experience | “Knights in Shining Armor”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.Visit Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries with docents available in the gallery to enhance your experience. This exhibition showcases dynamic 16th-century textiles, suits of intricate armor, and stunning ceremonial weapons.
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Tusi Firecloud | Adam Mac | Chan Tea
Writers Remix Series | Asian Art Galleries
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Experience modern and contemporary works of art through the written word.
23 May Fri / 2025
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Holy Cow (Vingt-dieu)
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m.Carefree teen Totone spends his time drinking with friends and chasing romance. However, he must soon care for his precocious younger sister while trying to keep their dairy farm afloat.
