Inside the MFAH Posts tagged #mfah
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Curator Close-Up: “Glory of Spain” Ancient Ivory Pyxis March 24, 2020
Aimée Froom, MFAH curator of art of the Islamic worlds, delves into the meaning of this ancient pyxis, showcased in Glory of Spain.
Gardening with the MFAH March 24, 2020
Bart Brechter, head of gardens & landscape operations, shares a personal perspective on tending the gardens at the MFAH.
Movie Night with MFAH Films “Bacurau” March 23, 2020
Watch the acclaimed new Brazilian movie Bacurau at home. #MFAHatHome
Collection Spotlight: A Fusion of Forms February 15, 2020
The contributions of two prominent artists—Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and Auguste Rodin—make “The Vase of the Titans” a masterpiece.
Francis Bacon: Body Language January 28, 2020
Francis Bacon transformed the human figure through his expressive brushstrokes—dissecting it in paint.
Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” December 16, 2019
Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want anticipates his later works, such as Golden Rule, which take pro–civil rights stances.
Shake, Rattle, and Strum December 13, 2019
Instruments in the MFAH collections embody the intrinsic importance of music worldwide.
The Art of Beatriz González October 19, 2019
Over the course of her long and celebrated career, Beatriz González has engaged in an artistic dialogue with some of the most iconic paintings of European art.
A Feast for the Eyes October 17, 2019
Works of art from the MFAH collections illustrate the ritual of feast and the historical infatuation with food.
A Sneak Peek Inside the Core Residency Program October 15, 2019
Go behind the scenes of the prestigious postgraduate program at the MFAH.
