Lectures Week of Wednesday, November 20, 2024-Tuesday, November 26, 2024


Lissette Solórzano, from the series Malecón, 2004, inkjet print
Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Through August 3, 2025

Showcasing 100 examples of contemporary Cuban photography, this exhibition traces the evolution of the medium’s role in Cuba over nearly five decades.

21 Nov Thu / 2024

  • Qur’an

    Manuscript of the Qur’an, Egypt or Syria, January 19, 1346 (25 Ramadan AH 746), ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait.

    The Word: Recited, Sung, and Preached
    6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

    Houston faith leaders engage in a discussion about their connections with objects and themes showcased in the exhibition Living with the Gods: Art, Beliefs, and Peoples.