Calendar Week of Saturday, April 13, 2024-Friday, April 19, 2024
Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Through August 3, 2025
Showcasing 100 examples of contemporary Cuban photography, this exhibition traces the evolution of the medium’s role in Cuba over nearly five decades.
05 Oct Sat / 2024
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Daniel Kurt Ackermann, Director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
ArtSmart Lecture for Supporting-Plus Members
10 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MFAH members at the Supporting level and above are invited to this lecture by Daniel K. Ackermann, director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
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Docent-Led Tour of Rienzi in Spanish
Noon—1 p.m.Rienzi offers guided tours of the house museum in Spanish during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Maarten Van Severen, manufactured by Kartell, LCP00 (Low Chair Plastic), designed 2000, manufactured 2003, PMMA and metal, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by the American Institute of Architects, Houston.
Saturday Members Tour | “150 Years of Design”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited on this tour of the exhibition 150 Years of Design: The AIA Houston Collection.
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Arielle Masson
Workshop | The Art of Paint Making
1 p.m.—4 p.m.SOLD OUT | See the transformative power of handmade paint. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to use freshly created paint on clay boards, allowing for interactive exploration of color and texture.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.In this new documentary, director Martin Scorsese celebrates his lifelong love affair with legendary filmmaking team Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Scorsese explores their collaboration and describes how deeply their films have influenced his own work.
06 Oct Sun / 2024
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Family Day at Rienzi | Celebrating Hispanic Culture
1 p.m.—5 p.m.Enjoy an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun at Rienzi with art, music, and engaging activities.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024
2 p.m.—5 p.m.SOLD OUT | Vote for your favorite during this popular compilation of short films. Audiences around the world unite during the same week to see the work of the next generation of international filmmakers.
