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  1. Movie Night with MFAH Films “Beanpole” and “Balloon”

    Apr 20, 2020 - Balloon The latest from German filmmaker Michael Bully Herbig, Balloon thrillingly tells the true story of a family’s desperate escape from East Germany in a homemade hot air balloon, in 1979. Generous funding is provided by Nina and Michael Zilkha; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Lynn S. See the Trailer “Soars in its depiction of a classic great escape.” —L.A. Times • Balloon WATCH HERE Your ticket ($10) supports the MFAH and provides access to the film for three days.

  2. Close-Up: Francis Bacon’s Final Work

    Apr 16, 2020 - Bacon (1909–1992) was a leading figure in 20th-century British art: celebrated, scandalous, and profoundly influential. In the meantime, you can hear from MFAH Director Gary Tinterow as he discusses Bacon’s final work, Study of a Bull (1991), in the audio excerpt below. His coming of age was bracketed by two world wars, and he found both beauty and tragedy in the human form. The exhibition Francis Bacon: Late Paintings remains at the MFAH until the Museum reopens.

  3. Get to Know the “Bhogi Yogi” & Join Us on Sundays for “MFAH on the Mat”

    Apr 15, 2020 - I normally assess myself in the morning and take it from there, so the type of yoga I practice changes depending on how my mind and body feel that day. I meet in the middle of both. Want to see more? According to a highly recognized sage, the self is guided toward these paths: the mind, intelligence, and self. So I chose that path, that meeting place where you balance out the enjoyment of a Bhogi and the greatness of a Yogi: the Bhogi Yogi. What’s on your playlist right now?

  4. Let’s Make Monsters

    Apr 14, 2020 - Children and students will love this hands-on art-making activity inspired by a monumental sculpture in the MFAH collection of Latin American art. The fun how-to video below guides families through the assembly of a DIY sculpting project, using trinkets and other materials you probably have at home. Argentinean artist Antonio Berni made La sordidez (Sordidness) as part of the series “Cosmic Monsters.” He used materials that he found, such as bottle caps, wood, cardboard, plastic, roots, nails, steel, and iron.

  5. Movie Night with MFAH Films “The Whistlers,” “Vitalina Varela” & “CatVideoFest”

    Apr 13, 2020 - The Whistlers A crooked policeman named Cristi embarks on a high-stakes heist alongside the beautiful Gilda. She decides to investigate, enlisting the help of neighbors and a priest struggling with demons of his own. See the Trailer “A ravishing masterpiece.” —IndieWire • WATCH NOW See “Vitalina Varela” April 15–21. The two travel to the Canary Islands to learn a secret whistling language as they navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery, and deception. 

  6. Family Art Activity: Exploring African Beadwork

    Apr 12, 2020 - The Chief’s Ceremonial Hat is a great work to use for an art-making project—you can go in so many different directions, from so many angles. Art offers a wonderful way for families to look beyond themselves and find inspiration from across time and around the world. It gives families the opportunity to slow down and create something together. And even though this project focuses on the intricate beadwork, families can take it a step further and create their own animals, hats, or wearable art.

  7. A (Virtual) Stroll through Bayou Bend

    Apr 11, 2020 - What rooms have the best “hidden gems”?I would especially recommend the Metals Study Room, where you can find answers to questions like “Seriously, a macaroni knife?” and “Why would anyone own a silver megaphone?” Last fall, the MFAH house museum Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens launched a mobile tour of Ima Hogg’s historic 14-acre estate. With the wide use of smartphones, we recognized an opportunity to enhance visitor experiences with text, audio, and video—information that’s especially helpful in a decorative-arts collection.

  8. Meet the MFAH: Patrick Palmer, Dean of the Glassell Studio School

    Apr 9, 2020 - I still teach a couple classes, but mostly I spend my day building future course catalogs, studying the ever-changing demands of a varied curriculum, and making myself available to students and faculty. I get up early and snatch two hours in my studio painting before getting to my desk by 8:30 a.m. I surprised myself in trying to narrow my favorite works down to five; I would have been more comfortable with 25! I picked the works that represent true, lifetime masterpieces by each of the artists.

  9. Working from Home: 5 Tips on How to Stay Productive

    Apr 8, 2020 - T-5-G 3) Fill your desk set with all the tools you’ll need to accomplish your tasks throughout the day. Ugo La Pietra “Poltroncina” Chair” 5) Get up early and change out of your pajamas. You’ll feel like a million bucks and be ready to take on the day. George Nelson Home Desk, Model 4658 2) To stay alert, make sure you have plenty of lighting around your work space. A 1950s–inspired table lamp could do the trick.  Lester Geis Adjustable Table Lamp, Model no.

  10. Care Like a Conservator: How to Preserve Your Treasures at Home

    Apr 7, 2020 - Look at the bottom of the bag to see if you can find shells from larvae or dead beetles—a sign that the bag is not fully sealed. If that happens, take the dress to a dry cleaner and reseal the dress in a better bag. Per Knutås, head of conservation, talks about preserving important objects, whether in a museum or at your home. The MFAH has a great team of conservators caring for the collections. Store the album in a dry, cool place (away from sunlight and radiators).       • Did you keep your wedding dress? Make sure to hang it with a padded hanger, to disperse the stress on the seams or fibers.