Calendar Week of Sunday, January 19, 2025-Saturday, January 25, 2025
Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyond Through July 6, 2025
Featuring over 70 works of art in a variety of media, Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyondexplores how the genre of landscape evolved during …
12 Feb Wed / 2025
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Julia Bryan-Wilson
Core Program Lecture | Julia Bryan-Wilson
6 p.m.—7 p.m.POSTPONED | This event has been postponed. Please stay tuned for the new date.
13 Feb Thu / 2025
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John Robert Cozens, View of Vietri and Raito, Italy, c. 1783, watercolor over graphite on cream laid paper, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Stuart Collection, museum purchase funded by Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer in honor of Dena M. Woodall.
Drop-in Tour | “Picturing Nature”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.This tour highlights the exhibition Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-Century British Landscapes and Beyond, which explores how the genre of landscape evolved during an era of immense transformation in Britain.
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2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary
6 p.m.—9 p.m.View the nominated short films in the category of Documentary from this year’s Academy Awards, and see if your favorite wins when the Oscars are presented on March 2!
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John Robert Cozens, View of Vietri and Raito, Italy, c. 1783, watercolor over graphite on cream laid paper, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Stuart Collection, museum purchase funded by Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer in honor of Dena M. Woodall.
Tour & Toast | “Picturing Nature”
6:15 p.m.—7:15 p.m.Join fellow art enthusiasts for a private group tour through Picturing Nature: The Stuart Collection of 18th and 19th Century British Landscapes and Beyond.
14 Feb Fri / 2025
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Margarita Cabrera, Arbol de la Vida — John Deere Tractor Model #790, 2007, clay, slip paint, latex acrylic, and metal hardware, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of the artist. © Margarita Cabrera
Tour | Artwork of the Month “Arbol de la Vida – John Deere Tractor Model #790”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about the sculpture Arbol de la Vida – John Deere Tractor Model #790.
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Valentine Twilight Tour at Rienzi
6 p.m.—8 p.m.SOLD OUT | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a festive evening at Rienzi.
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Love & Basketball
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.All is fair in Love & Basketball. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this romance and sports genre film serves as a landmark for Black women filmmaking for its authentic representation of female athletes, Black love, and female independence.
15 Feb Sat / 2025
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Symposium | Contemporary Cuban Photography
11 a.m.—4:30 p.m.This day-long symposium accompanies the exhibition Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography, which traces photography’s evolution in Cuba from the Revolution to present day.
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Members Preview | Loading Dock Sale at the MFA Shop
11 a.m.—6 p.m.MFAH members have exclusive early access to this special sale at the MFA Shop.
