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Strike a Pose and Find Inspiration with #InstaTourMFAH

Apr 13, 2017 - Take the #InstaTourMFAH The #InstaTourMFAH handout is available online or at any MFAH admissions desk. Photo by @tmnewtn  Photo by @ruthiechen  Photo by @galaorwhatever Smartphones Rule Snapping pictures during their visit continues to be an important way visitors engage with art. In a survey, we learned that 96% of MFAH visitors had smartphones during their visit, and 78% of them used these devices to take photos while they were here. What Stops You in Your Tracks?

Studio & Gallery Visit | "In Living Color"

Plan Your Visit Admission is free. No RSVP required. This event takes place on Level 3 of the Glassell School of Art. The Jubilee Quilt Circle of the Community Artists' Collective invites you to visit their studio space at the Glassell School of Art.

MFAH Photography Study Center has been named for Anne Wilkes Tucker, founding curator of photography

Feb 1, 2021 - For more information about this program, visit emuseum.mfah.org/groups/photography online. “It is our desire to inspire hearts, minds, and spirits and enlarge the vision of all who come to our Museum, particularly during these challenging times,” Joan Alexander said. The entire photography collection may be explored at emuseum.mfah.org/groups/photography online.

The “Confident Exuberance” of Louise Nevelson & Dorothy Hood

Nov 2, 2018 - It is particularly exciting to see Hood’s final canvases of the 1980s side-by-side with Nevelson’s Mirror Shadow XII—compositions that explode with barely contained energy. To the best of our knowledge, Louise Nevelson and Dorothy Hood never met, although their lives intersected in interesting ways. They had friends and acquaintances in common, including Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

What to See & Do during Latin Wave 13

Apr 16, 2018 - Industry professionals such as filmmakers, actors, and producers visit to present and discuss their movies. One More Tip Get your tickets in advance online! You can skip the lines and get first pick of the best seats in the house.   Hit “play” to preview Latin Wave 13:     Don’t miss out! But, if pressed, I have plenty of tips on making the most of our biggest film festival—which runs from April 26 to 29 this year—and #1 is absolutely to join our special guests!

Our Tiny Little Wedding (Notre tout petit petit mariage)

Happy couple Lou and Max badly want to adopt a baby. They’ve created a picture-perfect profile, including lying about their income, families, and living situation. Now all that’s left is to get married—in the simplest, …

Virtual Cinema | See Critically Acclaimed Films This Winter

Dec 7, 2020 - Two critically celebrated dramas in our virtual theater may have additional honors to come. Filmed in shimmering 16mm, Ghost Tropic follows a woman traversing Brussels over the course of one night, revealing the very human side of a modern metropolis. As Karen Fang, a member of the Museum’s film subcommittee, says about Coded Bias, “a documentary critique of the destructive prejudices built into our technologies and social structures may not seem like an obvious movie choice

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