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Unrivalled Splendor: The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art
Mar 2, 2012 - Unrivalled Splendor will exhibit some of the earliest known examples of Buddhist art in Japan; narrative scroll paintings; beautiful examples of calligraphy; screens embellished with gold and silver; sketches; sculptures; and This wide array, from courtly to popular works of art, reveals overlapping themes in Japanese art. The first, “Early and Medieval Buddhist Art,” demonstrates the influence of Buddhist ideas and their impact on art through breathtaking works, including one of the earliest examples of Buddhist art in Japan: an 8th-century sculpture
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Elegant Perfection: Masterpieces of Courtly and Religious Art from the Tokyo National Museum
Dec 27, 2011 - Our commitment to exhibit contemporary objects will continue as well, with phase two of the installation and the eventual commission of a major work from a contemporary Japanese artist, showcasing Japanese art through time.” “Thanks to the vision of the Asian communities in Houston, the space for Asian art at the MFAH has quadrupled, several significant art objects have joined the permanent collection and our commitment to Asian art exhibitions and works and embraces the art of antiquity to the present.
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Art Sale | Glassell School of Art
The talented students at the Glassell School of Art offer original works of art for sale, just in time for the holidays. This event takes place at the Glassell School of Art. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map
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Art Encounters
Looking for a new art experience? Art Encounters programs, led by artists and inspired by art at the MFAH, focus on creating community. The way you participate is up to you. Take an active role, or simply observe. --
May 21, 2026
This Art Encounters session, led by artist Alonie Riggins, invites you to explore the relationship between movement and art, with inspiration fromArt Crowd
Engage in fun and creative art-making activities, all while mingling with fellow young MFAH members and art enthusiasts. To Join Art Crowd, you must be an MFAH member and at least 21 years old. Join Art Crowd, a lively group of MFAH members in their 20s and 30s, and take your museum experience to the next level. Art Crowd, and add-on to MFAH membership, grants you access to exclusive after-hours events throughout the year. Imagine private exhibition viewings with DJs, delicious drinks, and light bites.
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Art + Paper
Art + Paper member programs Membership for one individual. Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Members enjoy: Invitations to exclusive Art + Paper member programs Plus: The opportunity to bring guests to programs Private curator
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Highlights 19th-Century Central Asian Ikats Beginning in March
Feb 8, 2017 - , the Art of the Islamic Worlds program at the MFAH was established as an institutional commitment to collect, exhibit, and interpret art from the Islamic worlds. The growing collection has been acquired primarily with funds raised at the Art of the Islamic Worlds Galas, with support from the Friends of the Art of the Islamic Worlds patron group, and with gifts from generous donors. Additional examples of ikat textiles from Central Asia and other cultures will be on display in the Art of the Islamic Worlds, Arts of India, and Arts of Japan galleries nearby.
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UH and MFAH Announce Partnership Focused on Latino/Latin American Art & Culture
Jun 6, 2018 - Established in 2001, the purpose of this dual initiative is to collect, exhibit, research, and educate audiences about the diverse artistic production of Latin Americans and Latinos, which includes artists from Mexico, Central Latin American and Latino art. About the Latin American Art Initiative at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Latin American art initiative at the MFAH is comprised of the Latin American art department and its research arm, the ICAA.
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Art-Inspired Activity Book for Families: American Art
May 31, 2020 - on view at the Museum. Family Activity Book: American Painting & Sculpture • Learn more about these and other works of art: MFAH Collections• Explore a variety of at-home art activities: “Learning Through Art” at Home Families can create and discover together with this printable booklet, which features coloring sheets, search activities, and drawing exercises inspired by works in the MFAH collection of American art. • Elie Nadelman, Tango• Children in a Garden• Frederic Remington, Aiding a Comrade• Stuart Davis, Gloucester Harbor Just like the Museum’s in-gallery program Sunday Family Zone, these at-home activities introduce kids and families to artists and works of art
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Art Crowd | “Art and Life in Imperial Rome”
Are you a Museum member but not yet part of Art Crowd? Join the Art Crowd today! Not yet a Museum member? Join the MFAH now and add on an Art Crowd membership to enjoy free access to Art Crowd events for a full year. Tickets $35 per adult (21+) Free for MFAH members with an Art Crowd add-on membership About Art CrowdThe Art Crowd add-on membership is designed for MFAH members in their 20s and 30s. Tickets include two complimentary drinks, light bites, music, curator-led art talks, and hands-on art making—all celebrating the height of the Roman Empire.