Inside the MFAH
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Virtual Cinema Spotlight: Shirley Chisholm’s Historic Presidential Run August 12, 2020
The compelling film Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed documents the passionate 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black U.S. congresswoman.
Close-Up on “Black Cultural Organizations in Houston” August 12, 2020
Tune in to this Soul of a Nation virtual discussion and get to know Houston’s vibrant and influential Black arts-and-culture organizations.
Black Cultural Organizations in Houston: “Soul of a Nation” Virtual Panel Discussion August 10, 2020
Explore Houston’s Black cultural organizations: their importance and resilience, their birth and evolution, and their role in today’s social and political climate.
Virtual Cinema: “Losing Ground” and “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” August 9, 2020
Rediscover two classics: Losing Ground, about a marriage at a crossroads; and Jazz on a Summer’s Day, filmed at the Newport Jazz Festival.
Conversation with the Director: Gary Tinterow Talks with Artist David McGee August 9, 2020
Artist David McGee joins MFAH director Gary Tinterow for a virtual discussion about the landmark exhibition Francis Bacon: Late Paintings.
Remembering Olivia de Havilland August 8, 2020
The MFAH is honored to have a very special connection to legendary actress Olivia de Havilland.
Summer Art Explorers: Playing with Spheres August 7, 2020
Kids can be MFAH art explorers all summer! Every week brings a different theme with new activities inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections.
![Novelty Arcade Photo Studio - [Studio Cowboy]](https://test.mfah.org/static/images/novelty-arcade-photo-studio---studio-cowboy.11148258705097031941.jpg?width=20&height=29)
Photo-Mania: The Levine Ramey Collection of Vernacular Photography August 6, 2020
The MFAH is home to the Barbara Levine and Paige Ramey Photography Collection, an extensive and spectacularly diverse group of vernacular photographs.
Claude Monet: On Your Screen and in the MFAH Galleries August 5, 2020
Learn more about Impressionist artist Claude Monet in the film I, Claude Monet on your screen at home, and then experience his work in person at the MFAH.
Close-Up on “Black Art in Houston” August 4, 2020
Alvia Wardlaw, moderator of “Black Art in Houston,” discusses the legacy of the TSU art program and the unique qualities of Houston’s Black art scene.
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