Inside the MFAH Posts tagged #art
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” December 16, 2019
Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want anticipates his later works, such as Golden Rule, which take pro–civil rights stances.
Shake, Rattle, and Strum December 13, 2019
Instruments in the MFAH collections embody the intrinsic importance of music worldwide.
Reimagining Rockwell November 20, 2019
The “For Freedoms” photography series reimagines each of Norman Rockwell’s classic “Four Freedoms” paintings to reflect the current generation.
Lifelong Learning at the Glassell School of Art November 18, 2019
Artist and student Romeo Robinson shares his perspective on the opportunities available at the Glassell School of Art.
MFAH + Houston Zoo Crossover: A Tale of Two Curators November 8, 2019
Aimée Froom, curator of art of the Islamic worlds, and Chris Holmes, assistant curator of birds at the Houston Zoo, team up to explore birds in Persian art.
A Feast for the Eyes October 17, 2019
Works of art from the MFAH collections illustrate the ritual of feast and the historical infatuation with food.
A Sneak Peek Inside the Core Residency Program October 15, 2019
Go behind the scenes of the prestigious postgraduate program at the MFAH.
Celebrating Latinx Heritage September 21, 2019
“Fall Festival: Celebrating Latinx Heritage” salutes Hispanic Heritage Month with films, art-making activities, games, music, dance, poetry & more.
Meet the Designer of the “Black Is Beautiful” Mural September 6, 2019
Graphic designer Bob Gumbs shares his vision for the iconic poster represented in the exhibition Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography.
Teamwork Saves a Great Work of Art for Houston’s Future August 22, 2019
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a look at rescue efforts to save a historic Houston mural that was created by John Biggers.
