Inside the MFAH
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Colors of the Season: The Turbans of “Peacock in the Desert” August 1, 2018
Turbans have a long, significant history in Jodhpur, with meaningful colors that reflect the season, moods, and more.
Let’s Dance! Celebrate National Dance Day with Works of Art July 23, 2018
An integral part of religions and cultures for millennia, dance appears in visual arts from all over the world. Celebrate National Dance Day with works from the MFAH collections that show the many meanings of the art of movement.
Conquest & Alliance: The Lal Dera (Red Tent) of “Peacock in the Desert” July 11, 2018
One of the most spectacular highlights of Peacock in the Desert is the Lal Dera, or Red Tent—an intricate imperial tent from the era of the Mughal Empire.
Beauty, Hope & Short Films: An Interview with Filmmakers Brian Ellison & Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr. July 6, 2018
MFAH Films salutes Project Row Houses for 25 years of serving Houston’s historic Third Ward! To celebrate, the Museum hosts a weekend of films from July 13 to 15, with selections that highlight the themes of family, community, and identity.
Visualizing the Future: An Interview with Artists Joris Laarman & Anita Star June 29, 2018
“Everything can be made in a unique way, with mass customization. Technology can also be used to create beautiful objects.”
A Musical Feast in India: Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Junun” at MFAH Films June 25, 2018
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson documented a three-week, international collaboration—the creation of a mesmerizing piece of music sure to draw you in.
Enter the Cinematic World of Japan’s Music Man June 18, 2018
The name Umetsugu Inoue may not be familiar to American audiences, but the prolific Japanese director’s films will delight fans of classic cinema.
Creating “Big Bambú”: An interview with rock climber Katherine Tong June 15, 2018
Katherine Tong, one of the Houston-based rock climbers who helped install Mike + Doug Starn: Big Bambú, discusses creating a unique work of art in her hometown.
Tradition & Continuity: The Wedding Procession of “Peacock in the Desert” June 12, 2018
Brides brought their culture to the princely kingdom of Marwar-Jodhpur for centuries. Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India shows the spectacle and splendor of the tradition of wedding processions.
What to See & Do during Latin Wave 13 April 16, 2018
MFAH Films curator Marian Luntz shares tips on making the most of Latin Wave 13, the Museum’s biggest film festival of the year. (Hint: Special guests!)
