Feb 9, 2022 -
The galleries are as diverse as Houston itself, and our goal is to continue to expand our presentation of the rich multiplicity of cultures and traditions as reflected in the extraordinary art from Islamic lands.” “The new galleries are a culmination of the strong partnership between the Museum, our dynamic Houston communities, and two extremely significant collections of Islamic art,” commented Aimée Froom, curator of Art of the Islamic Afshar, who has endowed a gallery for the Arts of Iran and placed his collection on long-term loan in Houston so that we may enhance our effort to reflect the city whose many communities we serve,” commented Gary Tinterow, Director
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Plan Your Visit
No need to pay Museum admission—it’s always free to visit the MFA Shop during regular Museum hours.
This event takes place on Level 1 of the Beck Building.
Mar 16, 2017 -
Visit www.mfah.org/core or call 713.639.7500 for more information. Laura Wellen (first-year critic) a critic, art historian, essayist, and translator, she writes about the points of connection language creates between our emotional lives, our regional histories, and the objects and images with Visit www.lawndaleartcenter.org for exhibition viewing hours and details.
Biographies
Artists-In-Residence:
Tsuyoshi Anzai (second-year artist) specializes in Kinetic art and video.
Nov 22, 2013 -
Given our fascination with Downton Abbey and its similar story of a great English house and its family, I know this exhibition will be highly anticipated." Visit www.houghtonrevisited.com for information.
Furniture
Eighteenth-century architect, landscape architect and furniture designer William Kent was legendary even in his own time. "I look forward to working with Gary Tinterow and his colleagues at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, to share Houghton Hall and our family's history with visitors in Houston, San Francisco and Nashville."
Jul 7, 2026 -
These purchases and gifts have been made possible by the continuing generosity of Houston's philanthropists and through the perspicacity of our team of curators.” Commented Gary Tinterow, director and Margaret Alkek Williams chair of the MFAH, “I am pleased to announce this selection of our latest round of acquisitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Mar 8, 2023 -
“Banoo and Jeevak Parpia have over recent years brought their insight and expertise to programs and to our collections of textiles from India. With this exhibition from their exceptional collection, we will be able to further our representation of the rich cultural heritage of Houston’s South Asian community, while exploring the history of one of India’s most treasured
Dec 15, 2022 -
“I look forward to seeing the reaction of our visitors to these two paintings treating the same subject, one by a woman, one by a man, separated by 400 years.” “I am thrilled to be able to share with our public Artemisia Gentileschi’s magnificent and compelling masterpiece, along with Kehinde Wiley’s brilliant reinterpretation of the legend of Judith and Holofernes,” commented Gary Tinterow
Nov 18, 2016 -
One thing that has definitely different is that we use stereos for music in our rehearsals, not violinists! For example, the paintings with the teachers and pianists in the room are what our rehearsals actually look like.
DR They are pretty accurate, but of course, dance has changed over time.
No need to pay Museum admission—it’s always free to visit the MFA Shop. -->
Plan Your Visit
No need to pay Museum admission—it’s always free to visit the MFA Shop during regular Museum hours.
This event takes place on Level 1 of the Beck Building.
