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Journey through the Egyptian Afterlife with Matthew Barney’s “River of Fundament”

Sep 1, 2016 - His newest film, River of Fundament, deals with mythic ways of understanding our bodily functions. Our bodies are earthly vessels that transform foodstuffs into both our life force and feces. The critical response to River of Fundament, like that for Mailer’s Ancient Evenings, has been mixed, but most of those whose opinions I trust tell me that the nearly six hours spent are well worth it for an all-inclusive journey The Egyptians, without the advantage of scientific images, made stories of both our bodies and spirits, separating the organs after death to be guarded by gods on what was understood as an actual journey into other realms.

Fall Art Classes for Kids

Aug 28, 2020 - Fall art classes for kids are ready and waiting! Register your young artist for classes and workshops—virtual and in-person—at the Glassell School of Art. The colorful worlds of painting and drawing await in the “Color Me Happy” class, for ages 4 to 6. “Fun with Fashion,” for ages 8 to 10, explores the world of fashion design. Browse the full schedule, and register early for the best selection. Looking for activities on Saturdays and Sundays? The Junior School offers weekend classes and workshops, too.

Thanks for a great year!

Dec 29, 2016 - We hope you had a great year. We did, thanks to you. Press play, and enjoy! …

Poetry Inspired by “Kehinde Wiley” (Part 1 of 2)

Plan Your Visit Admission is free with your RSVP—register here. This event takes place before the Museum opens, inside the exhibition galleries in the Beck Building. 

Members Event | Art-Making Activity for Families “Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage”

Plan Your Visit This event takes place in the classroom adjacent to the Hirsch Library on the lower level of the Beck Building, and the exhibition is located on the upper level of the Law Building. Support for the national exhibition tour is provided by generous grants from the Henry Luce Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.Generous support is provided by:Bettie CartwrightTexas CapitalJereann and Holland ChaneyJBD Designed for families with children ages 4 to 12, the art activity offers participants the opportunity to express themselves through collage using magazines, colored paper, and bold fabrics.

MFAH After Hours | Celebrating the Centennial

Exclusive Access for Members | April 12, 2024The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened its doors on April 12, 1924. Let’s mark this momentous occasion together!  Tickets MFAH Members: Free Member Guests: $20 Plan Your Visit See the evening’s full schedule of events. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map Questions? 

Members Art-Making for Families | "Louvre Couture"

Plan Your Visit This event takes place in the classroom on the Lower Level of the Law Building. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map Questions?

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

Tickets $9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+) Plan Your Visit This screening takes place in Brown Auditorium Theater in the Law Building. Known for decades mostly by its reissue title, Three Broadway Girls, this bubbly comedy from Hollywood’s racy pre-Code era follows three former showgirls who pool their limited resources to rent a luxurious apartment in New York Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms.

2025 Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers

Happy New Year! A Look at 2018 in Numbers

Jan 1, 2019 - 2018 was one of our biggest years ever! Hit “play” below for a look back at some of the numbers that added up to a great year.