Calendar Week of Saturday, May 25, 2024-Friday, May 31, 2024
Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism Through May 27, 2024
A creative partnership between Henri Matisse and André Derain in 1905 changed the course of French painting. This exhibition showcases the legacy of that collaboration through paintings, drawings, and …
25 May Sat / 2024
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Saturday Members Tour | “Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism”
11:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.MFAH members are invited to join a docent for a closer look at the wildly colorful canvases of Henri Matisse and André Derain in the exhibition Vertigo of Color.
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Poetry Workshop Inspired by “Kehinde Wiley”
2 p.m.—3 p.m.The MFAH presents a series of poetry programs to commemorate the conclusion of the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence.
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A Brighter Summer Day (Guling jie shaonian sharen shijian)
2 p.m.—6 p.m.Set in early 1960s Taiwan, A Brighter Summer Day is based on the true story of a crime that rocked the nation. This singular masterpiece of Taiwanese cinema is among the most praised, sought-after titles in contemporary film.
26 May Sun / 2024
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Monthly Meditation Sessions by the Black Man Project + Black Woman Project
10 a.m.—11 a.m.The Black Man Project and Black Woman Project present monthly meditation sessions at the Museum in conjunction with the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence.
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MFAH on the Move | Bilingual Yoga
11 a.m.—NoonMeet up at the Museum for free yoga on Sunday morning with FitMix Communities.
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Poetry Inspired by “Kehinde Wiley” (Part 2 of 2)
2 p.m.—3 p.m.The MFAH presents a series of poetry programs to commemorate the conclusion of the exhibition Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence.
30 May Thu / 2024
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Drop-in Tour | The American Gilded Age
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.This tour explores the work of “Gilded Age” artists such as Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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Taking Venice
2 p.m.—3:45 p.m.During the Cold War, the U.S. government was determined to fight Communism with culture. This new documentary uncovers the story behind rumors that a team of high-placed insiders rigged the 1964 Venice Biennale so Texas artist Robert Rauschenberg could win the Grand Prize.
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Happy Hour Thursday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Thursday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Art Bites | The Grand Manner Portrait in European Painting
6 p.m.—6:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.