Calendar Week of Tuesday, October 1, 2024-Monday, October 7, 2024
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Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan Through September 15, 2024
Masterpieces from Japan’s Meiji era (1868–1912) reveal the profound cross-cultural impact of Japan’s developing relationships with the wider world.
03 Oct Thu / 2024
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Educator Open House | “150 Years of Design”
5 p.m.—7 p.m.This Hearst Foundation program offers educators an exclusive view of 150 Years of Design: The AIA Houston Collection.
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Art Bites | British Paintings from the Blaffer Foundation
6 p.m.—6:30 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Artist Talk | Jacolby Satterwhite
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.The Museum welcomes artist Jacolby Satterwhite to Houston in conjunction with his exhibition A Metta Prayer.
04 Oct Fri / 2024
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MFAH Playdate
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
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Art Bites | Joaquín Torres-García and His Taller
6:30 p.m.—7 p.m.A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries for a snippet of art appreciation.
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Christopher Paul
Performance | “Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer”
6:30 p.m.—8 p.m.In celebration of Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer, local artist Christopher Paul presents an immersive, participatory sound and meditative experience in response to the exhibition.
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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.
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.