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So Chic! Oscar de la Renta Fashions from the MFAH Collection December 4, 2017
Looking closely at the details on four ensembles—all featured in the exhibition The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de La Renta and pulled from the Museum’s own permanent collection—reveals how Oscar de la Renta incorporated influences from Spain, the East, and the garden.
Home Is an Intimate Space: Amalia Mesa-Bains & “Transparent Migrations” December 1, 2017
California-based artist Amalia Mesa-Bains discusses Transparent Migrations. The installation, which includes a mirrored armoire, glass leaves, a gauze dress, a lace mantilla, and more, is on view in HOME—So Different, So Appealing.
Happy Thanksgiving! Curatorial Picks for the Holiday November 17, 2017
We celebrate Thanksgiving as an American holiday, but cultures across time have honored the harvest, the season, family, and, of course, tasty food.
Curator of Food Trucks: Malcolm Daniel on Fine Art + Food Trucks October 26, 2017
Malcolm Daniel, the Museum’s Gus and Lyndall Wortham Curator of Photography, on his secret longing to add “Curator of Food Trucks” to his title.
Something Spooky This Way Comes! MFAH Films Presents a Halloween Weekend of Horror Films October 23, 2017
Calling all witches, ghosts, and creatures of the night: As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, MFAH Films hosts a duo of terrifying films!
Creativity in Your World: Celebrating Student Artists! October 20, 2017
Congrats to the outstanding student artists who received awards in the summer art competition “Creativity in Your World: A Year of Learning Through Art.”
Art Beyond Sight Brings the MFAH to All October 10, 2017
The monthly program Art Beyond Sight helps visitors who are blind, or have low vision, explore the world of art beyond the visual experience.
The Turkish Film Festival Returns! Prepare to Be Inspired October 6, 2017
The Turkish Film Festival, one of our most popular annual series, lets the Museum present movies that U.S. audiences may not otherwise see on a big screen.
Persian Carpets across Time September 17, 2017
Artist Farhad Moshiri’s contemporary take on an ancient Perisan artform—the carpet—is strengthened by a historical example also on view in the Museum.
After Hurricane Harvey: Landscaping Tips September 13, 2017
Home gardeners may be struggling to ensure their flowers, bushes, trees, and lawns are dried out from Hurricane Harvey’s floods and ready for fall. Bart Brechter, head of gardens and landscape operations, shares his expertise.
