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  1. Cosmic Dialogues: Selections from the Latin American Collection

    In the 1960s and 1970s, she developed a structural method for drawing in space with a series of flexible, hanging net sculptures made of stainless-steel wire. At a time when few paid attention to the physical depletion of the planet, The Hydrospatial City—begun in 1946 and completed in 1972—was both a sounding alarm and a poetic manifesto for survival in space. The presentation showcases Modern and Contemporary artists’ concern with the cosmos as a driving theme. A highlight is the reinstallation of La ciudad hidroespacial (The Hydrospatial City) by Gyula Kosice (born 1924).

  2. Selected Case Studies

    A fine nylon net, made in England on a 19th-century loom, was chosen for softness, fineness, ease of use, and ability to be dyed. The white nylon net, however, would be visible to the viewer. Dyeing the net to a uniform mid-tone brown would give a less noticeable appearance than white, but it would still dull the darkest and lightest areas of the picture.

  3. Happy Thanksgiving! Curatorial Picks for the Holiday

    Nov 17, 2017 - David Regan’s ceramic Fish Tureen, on view in the American art galleries, captures the richness of the “feast” with carved fish seemingly bursting free from a net. I can imagine stepping back in time to see a family sitting around a table with the father seated in this chair, giving thanks for a plentiful harvest. Charles Angrand, The Harvesters, 1892 Whenever I see this painting, I am reminded that my paternal grandmother was a farmer’s daughter, born around the time this work was made.

  4. The MFAH Highlights Latin American Art This Summer

    Apr 29, 2015 - In the 1960s and 1970s, Gego pioneered a structural method for drawing in space with a series of flexible, hanging net sculptures made of stainless steel wire. At a time when few paid attention to the physical depletion of the planet, Kosice’s The Hydrospatial City was both a sounding alarm and a poetic manifesto for mankind’s survival in space. Additional spaces include a repertory cinema, two libraries, public archives, and facilities for conservation and storage.

  5. Programs & Events at Bayou Bend

    Bobbie Nau; William A. and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation; and additional generous donors. Presented alternately by each house museum, the History Book Club offers free discussions on a regular basis. Get Tickets Detective Days There’s mystery afoot at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for sleuths ages 6 and older.

  6. Rienzi Docent Program

    The docent community at Rienzi is richly diverse; members have a broad range of professional backgrounds and international travel experience. All share a love of knowledge, people, history, art, and culture. Becoming a Rienzi Docent • Do you love learning and enjoy sharing knowledge with others?• Do you have an interest in European art and Houston history?• Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Docents bring the art, architecture, and history of this house museum to life, sharing a wealth of insights about Rienzi as the former home of Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III, and the numerous European decorative art

  7. Support the Glassell School of Art

    The annual event features cocktails, a seated dinner, and the main attraction: the silent auction of art created by Glassell students and faculty.

  8. Facility Rentals at Bayou Bend

    Amenities• Ample free parking for cars and buses• Discounts for nonprofit organizations• 2 meeting rooms and an executive conference room• Evening rental of 1st floor available• Covered terrace(s)• A/V equipped• Wide range of Capacity: 14–20 Meeting/Lecture/Luncheon The Jameson Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Kilroy, is a light-filled boardroom-type space with carpeting, a central stationary table with a conference phone, a large The sleek glass-and-steel architecture offers light-filled spaces, a two-story lobby, and beautiful views, creating a unique, memorable experience. At night, exterior lighting provides a surrounding glow.

  9. Bayou Bend Virtual Tour

    It required the skills of many artisans, including a cabinetmaker, an upholsterer, and a carver. The furnishings reflect a strict adherence to historical accuracy; the wallpaper is based on fragments of French wallpaper used at a home in Salisbury, Connecticut, and the carpet is a reproduction of an English design from the Chillman Suite The Chillman Suite, which includes a foyer and parlor, is named in honor of interior decorator Dorothy Dawes Chillman—wife of James H.

  10. Studio School Admissions

    Tuition Online Studio Courses (3 hours): $600 Online Art History Courses (3 hours): $400 Studio Courses (3 hours): $825 each2-D Design, 3-D Design, Collage & Assemblage, Color, Critique, Digital Photography, Drawing, Drawing Refunds by check are sent via U.S. mail and may take up to three (3) weeks to process. Students wishing to drop a workshop and receive a refund must submit a drop form one (1) week prior to the start of the workshop. or 2) faculty approval.