Calendar Week of Sunday, September 29, 2024-Saturday, October 5, 2024
![Raqib Shaw, Ode to the Country Without a Post Office, 2019–20, acrylic liner and enamel on birchwood](https://static.mfah.com/images/raqib-shaw-ode-to-country-without-post-office.13532762637338831198.jpg?width=540&height=540&bgcolor=blur)
Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West Through September 2, 2024
Raqib Shaw blends Eastern and Western influences to create mesmerizing works of art that merge fable, history, and autobiography.
05 Oct Sat / 2024
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Daniel Kurt Ackermann, Director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
ArtSmart Lecture for Supporting-Plus Members
10 a.m.—11:30 a.m.MFAH members at the Supporting level and above are invited to this lecture by Daniel K. Ackermann, director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
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Docent-Led Tour of Rienzi in Spanish
Noon—1 p.m.Rienzi offers guided tours of the museum exclusively in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Arielle Masson
Workshop | The Art of Paint Making
1 p.m.—4 p.m.See the transformative power of handmade paint. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to use freshly created paint on clay boards, allowing for interactive exploration of color and texture.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
7 p.m.—9:15 p.m.In this new documentary, director Martin Scorsese celebrates his lifelong love affair with legendary filmmaking team Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Scorsese explores their collaboration and describes how deeply their films have influenced his own work.