Inside the MFAH Posts by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Virtual Cinema | Spotlight on an Italian Duo October 21, 2020
The spotlight shines on contemporary Italian cinema with two new films: the comedic charmer Citizens of the World and the gorgeous epic Martin Eden.
Art-Inspired Activity Book for Families: Antiquities October 20, 2020
Enjoy family time with a museum twist! Families can create and discover together with this printable book inspired by the MFAH collection of antiquities.
Virtual Cinema | Long-Lost Documentary “Nationtime” October 18, 2020
In 1972, politicians, activists, and artists from every state gathered at the National Black Political Convention to forge a national unity platform in advance of the presidential conventions.
Virtual Cinema | The Compelling Drama “Beau Travail” October 17, 2020
An intense character study set amid the French Foreign Legion, Beau Travail features magnificent cinematography, a sweeping musical score, and one of the most unexpected endings of any film.
Rienzi Gallery Talk | Chinese Export Porcelain for the Mexican Market October 13, 2020
Porcelain objects at Rienzi tell the story of the trade relationship between China and New Spain in the 17th and 18th centuries.
MFAH Playdate (At Home): Fun in the Garden October 12, 2020
Enjoy some garden-inspired fun with your little ones, inspired by the exhibition Glory of Spain and the MFAH collection of decorative arts, craft, and design.
A Conversation about Cuisine & Culture October 7, 2020
Adán Medrano, chef and food writer, joins Misty Flores, assistant curator at Rienzi, to talk about Mexican American cuisine and culture.
Virtual Cinema Goes Dystopian with “The Hole” October 6, 2020
“Quarantine Cinema,” anyone? One of the most original films of the 1990s, The Hole is set in Taiwan at the dawn of the new millennium.
At-Home Art Activity: Let’s Make a Sundial October 5, 2020
Grab your chalk and head outside to explore shadows and create your own time tracker.
Virtual Cinema: New Restoration of Richard Wright’s “Native Son” October 4, 2020
See the film adaptation of Richard Wright’s controversial 1940 novel Native Son, restored to its original vision.
