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  1. The Richness & Variation of Sub-Saharan Photography

    Jul 27, 2020 - In the 1950s and 1960s, when many African countries gained independence, there was a wave of enthusiasm for the future, an explosion of new music, and a boom of photographic studios throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Unapologetic Pride One of the most striking works in the show is the self-portrait of South African artist Zanele Muholi—a floor-to-ceiling photomural. Muholi’s bearing and direct gaze, combined with a use of light and contrast that exaggerates the darkness of black skin, conveys an unapologetic pride in black identity.

  2. Black Art & Abstraction: “Soul of a Nation” Virtual Panel Discussion

    Jul 26, 2020 - On Saturday, August 1, at 3 p.m. join Soul of a Nation artists Melvin Edwards, Fred Eversley, and William T. Tune in for the virtual discussion on Saturday, August 1, at 3 p.m. Before or after, experience Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the MFAH, the final venue for the exhibition’s three-year tour. William T. Williams American painter William T. Williams is known for his explorative approach to the physical boundaries and science of color.

  3. Virtual Cinema Spotlights Three New Dramas about Young Women

    Jul 25, 2020 - SEE THE TRAILER • Fourteen Your purchase ($12) supports the MFAH & provides a 3-day pass to the film. SEE THE TRAILER • Papicha Your purchase ($10) supports the MFAH & provides a 3-day pass to the film. After she meets a wise and worldly Chinese tutor, Eun-hee’s insecurity and doubt transform into a strong sense of individuality. Scroll down for streaming info. • House of Hummingbird Your purchase ($12) supports the MFAH & provides a 5-day pass to the film.

  4. Close-Up on “Black Art through the Lens”

    Jul 21, 2020 - Photographers featured in Soul of a Nation played a crucial role by documenting their communities. Photography is the space where I found my voice as an image maker and curator. What makes a powerful image? I hope the speakers will explore themes on beauty, community, politics, sustainability, and the family. These photographers are committed to the narrative genre of the medium.

  5. Black Art through the Lens: “Soul of a Nation” Virtual Panel Discussion

    Jul 20, 2020 - Learn more in this Q&A with Deborah Willis. Join the virtual discussion on Saturday, July 25, at 3 p.m. Mark your calendar and join us via Zoom on Saturday, July 25, at 3 p.m. “Black Art through the Lens” is the second of five livestream panel discussions accompanying Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power. This monograph documents his evolution from being a Navy photographer, to an apprentice for Gordon Parks, to a portrait photographer with clients including Jane Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Mick Jagger, and Al Pacino.

  6. Virtual Cinema: A Summer in “Cane River”

    Jul 19, 2020 - “Cane River is a work of visionary artistry and progressive imagination.” —New Yorker Virtual Cinema’s “Soul of a Nation” series presents “Cane River,” a rediscovered masterwork directed by Horace B. Jenkins (1941–1982). I remember riding a black Huffy bicycle with no GPS or plan—a time when kids wandered and wondered and didn’t think twice about swashbuckling. After you’ve seen “Cane River,” tune in on Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. for a livestream conversation between Houston music icon Bun B and Sacha Jenkins, the director’s son.

  7. Virtual Summer Art Classes at the Glassell Junior School

    Jul 18, 2020 - Ages 6 to 8 can discover a colorful and whimsical world in the “Inspired by Dr. Seuss” class. The world of fashion design awaits in the “Fun with Fashion” class for ages 8 to 10. Online Junior School art classes are available during these weeks: July 27–31 | August 3–7 | August 10–14  Enroll here! Summer art classes for kids are just a click away. Enroll your young artists in virtual classes at the Glassell School of Art. Available for ages 4 to 18.

  8. At-Home Art Activity: Making Your Own Chinese Scroll

    Jul 16, 2020 - Katz Foundation; Institute of Museum and Library Services; H-E-B; MD Anderson Cancer Center; Sharon G. Dies; Sterling-Turner Foundation; Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Samuel H. beside I know not who It also incorporates his poetry, in the inscription at the upper left: Just now wild geese came into the sky, As I waved my brush before the master of the qin [zither]; Autumn sounds meld with autumn thoughts As I stand

  9. Summer Art Explorers: Start Your Adventure!

    Jul 15, 2020 - Activities include a drawing challenge, fun facts, and creating your own print. Also featured are themes like “Animals,” “Buildings,” and “Snack Time.” Every week, explore a new theme featuring extraordinary exhibitions, installations, and activities. Discover works of art in the MFAH collections that embrace every era of history across the globe.

  10. Francisco de Goya: On Your Screen and in the MFAH Galleries

    Jul 14, 2020 - Katz Foundation; Institute of Museum and Library Services; H-E-B; MD Anderson Cancer Center; Sharon G. Dies; Sterling-Turner Foundation; Houston Junior Woman's Club; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Samuel H. As you embark on a virtual trip to top museums and famed locations around the world through the summer film series Armchair Travel: “Exhibition on Screen” be sure your itinerary includes a stop to see Francisco de Goya in Goya In London, the landmark 2015 exhibition Goya: The Portraits at the National Gallery explored the Spanish artist’s genius and took a close-up look at his life.