Gallery Talk/Tours Week of Friday, September 29, 2023-Thursday, October 5, 2023
From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection Through September 14, 2025
Showcasing the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, this exhibition celebrates artistic mastery and cultural exchange.
17 Jul Thu / 2025
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Drop-in Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.This tour highlights the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection, which showcases the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from collectors Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
18 Jul Fri / 2025
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Antonio Berni, La sordidez (Sordidness), c. 1964, polymateric construction composed of wood, cardboard, plastic, roots, nails, enamel, and metals including steel, iron, and aluminum bottle caps, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Foundation.
Tour | Artwork of the Month “La sordidez”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about the sculpture La sordidez (Sordidness).
19 Jul Sat / 2025
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Saturday Members Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.