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  1. Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms”

    Dec 16, 2019 - The gleaming bird, presented by the family matriarch, is the crowning glory of this feast, accompanied by a covered casserole dish, a plate of celery, cranberry sauce, and a bowl of fruit. Upon first glance, Freedom from Want may read as a polished, white, middle-class, nuclear-family gathering, but, on a deeper level, the painting exemplifies the modern concept of chosen family, the idea that “family” is not validated Thankfulness radiates from American artist Norman Rockwell’s iconic holiday scene, Freedom from Want, in which three generations gather around the dining table to partake in a mid-afternoon meal.

  2. Shake, Rattle, and Strum

    Dec 13, 2019 - garb and a shaman dressed as a feathered reptile. The MFAH collections include instruments that embody the intrinsic importance of music worldwide. 600–900 AD | Figure in Ceremonial Dress Effigy Rattle A mold-made Maya rattle depicts what is likely a ruler in ceremonial dress Gongs are a standard component of the fontomfrom orchestra, the most important of the Akan drum ensembles, and are included in a number of other drum groups as well.

  3. Reimagining Rockwell

    Nov 20, 2019 - “Most of all, I hope people are inspired and activated to love, be patient, and to take a deeper look at themselves and see where they fit within the deeper mosaic of America. Above, in this particular 2018 take on the original Freedom from Want (below), the father cradles an infant as the mother serves the turkey, a challenge to traditional gender roles. The Deeper Mosaic of America “I hope that people look at these images and are reminded of their humanity, their grace, and mercy,” said Gina Belafonte, who helped cast the photographs.

  4. Lifelong Learning at the Glassell School of Art

    Nov 18, 2019 - I chose to relocate in Houston, and I worked for Shell for 34 years as a refinery operator. When I retired, I wanted to do art and see if I was good at it. One of the hardest things is to look inward and to find a way to reflect what you see in a way that is informative and artistic. You have to figure out, “What do I see?” and “What do I want to say about myself?” Learn More Spring classes at the Studio School begin January 23. Registration takes place January 7 and 8. See the schedules and the course catalog.

  5. Still-Life Smorgasbord

    Nov 17, 2019 - Three hefty hunks of cheese form a backdrop for a heaping platter of seafood. (A lone upended crab supplies a realistic, amusing touch.) We do, however, know she was a master of still-life paintings at a time when women were not allowed to pursue art professionally and were rarely included in guilds. An elaborate salt cellar with a generous scoop of salt sits behind cloth-covered bread, typical of a Sabbath meal.

  6. MFAH + Houston Zoo Crossover: A Tale of Two Curators

    Nov 8, 2019 - This was especially useful in one instance: I confirmed that a bird in one Indian painting—a golden pheasant—was not native to India but to China, and was likely offered as a diplomatic gift.   When I found a bird that was similar, I would check the native range of that species and confirm that it fits with the place where the painting was made. What’s the process for identifying a bird in a painting?Chris Holmes: There is an amazing set of books called Handbook of the Birds of the World that documents all the species of birds, estimated at 10,000.

  7. The Art of Beatriz González

    Oct 19, 2019 - “In a shop window I found, next to bottles and snacks, one Salvat magazine with Le déjeuner sur l’herbe by Manet on its cover, ruined by the dirt and sun. It looked like a curtain or a circus tent painted with faded acrylics. That was what came to us from the moving and changing nature so pursued by the Impressionists.” Simplifying, eliminating, or blurring details from the original, she splits the well-known painting of a picnic in the French countryside in half by transferring her more tactile version onto a pair of large curtains.

  8. A Feast for the Eyes

    Oct 17, 2019 - , a trademark of Dutch painter Willem Claesz. c. 1959 | Family Meal Lithuanian-born artist Ben Shahn created art based on two ideas: “what I love and what I abhor.” Glassware, oyster shells, and silver vessels—a roemer (wine glass), beaker, bell-shaped salt cellar, and flute glass—are juxtaposed on a white tablecloth, their monochromatic tone interrupted only by the pink ham, blue bowl, and

  9. Celebrating Latinx Heritage

    Sep 21, 2019 - The group Little Joe y La Familia performs, along with Chavela y Brown Express, Leo Garza & His Conjunto, and others. The Village Voice called Chulas Fronteras “a Tex-Mex masterpiece.” The MFAH salutes Hispanic Heritage Month with Celebrating Latinx Heritage on Saturday, October 12, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  10. 4 Questions about “Sontag” for Author Benjamin Moser

    Sep 17, 2019 - On Monday evening, October 7, Benjamin Moser visits the MFAH to present highlights from Sontag: Her Life and Work, his new biography of writer Susan Sontag (1933–2004). A book signing and reception follow. Even now, 15 years after her death, a lot of people still love her, and a lot of people still hate her. Why do you think Sontag seemed troubled by any acknowledgment of her sexuality? Before I started working on this book, I assumed that Susan was gay in the same way I assumed she was Jewish.