Caroline Wiess Law Building Events Week of Saturday, March 1, 2025-Friday, March 7, 2025
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.
01 Mar Sat / 2025
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2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action
Noon—2 p.m.View the nominated short films in the category of Live Action from this year’s Academy Awards, and see if your favorite wins when the Oscars are presented on March 2!
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Saturday Members Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor.
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Toshiko Takaezu, Purple Moon, c. 1998, stoneware, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Leatrice S. and Melvin B. Eagle Collection, gift of Leatrice and Melvin Eagle. © Family of Toshiko Takaezu
Patron-Plus Members Lecture | “Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within”
5 p.m.—6 p.m.Patron-Plus members are invited to an exclusive curatorial lecture about the exhibition “Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within.”
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2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m.View the nominated short films in the category of Animation from this year’s Academy Awards, and see if your favorite wins when the Oscars are presented on March 2!
02 Mar Sun / 2025
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
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2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation
2 p.m.—3:30 p.m.View the nominated short films in the category of Animation from this year’s Academy Awards, and see if your favorite wins when the Oscars are presented on March 2!
05 Mar Wed / 2025
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Photo courtesy of Kinder Institute
Kinder Institute Forum | “Houston's Northside Neighborhoods”
7 p.m.—8:15 p.m.Sociologists Korver-Glenn and Mayorga delve into the development and transformation of the reputation of Houston's Northside neighborhood.
07 Mar Fri / 2025
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Tamara de Lempicka, Young Girl in Green (Young Girl with Gloves), c. 1931, oil on board, Centre Pompidou, purchase, 1932, inv. JP557P. © 2025 Tamara de Lempicka Estate, LLC / ADAGP, Paris / ARS, NY. Digital image © CNAC/MNAM, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY.
Members Preview | “Tamara de Lempicka”
11 a.m.—9 p.m.MFAH members are invited to preview Tamara de Lempicka before the exhibition opens to the public.
