Inside the MFAH
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
New Film from Mexico Explores the World of “The Chambermaid” August 5, 2019
The acclaimed Mexican film The Chambermaid opens a window to the world of a young mother who cleans rooms in a luxury hotel.
Calling All Book Lovers: Contribute to the MFAH Little Free Library July 29, 2019
At the Museum’s Little Free Library, visitors, students, and all passersby are invited to take a book and leave a book for free.
Striking Different Notes: Two Magnificent Still Lifes from the MFAH Collections July 21, 2019
Closer inspection reveals the distinctions between identically titled paintings by two Italian artists.
Visiting Musicians July 20, 2019
Ragnar Kjartansson’s The Visitors is a meditation on both togetherness and solitude.
Symphonies of Color July 19, 2019
In 1913, a new mode of abstraction came on the scene. Synchromism, rooted in music, featured rhythmic, pulsating colors and forms.
“Pre-Code” Films Explained: 3 Questions July 13, 2019
As the Museum’s summer repertory film series “Cracking the (Pre) Code” heats up, we pose some burning questions to our guest programmer.
MFAH Films: Hollywood’s “Pre-Code” Era July 7, 2019
See a lineup of exciting and provocative films from the “Pre-Code” era of Hollywood.
William Forsythe Inspires Movement with “Choreographic Objects” July 2, 2019
Dancers from Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) were among the first to experience the immersive exhibition William Forsythe: Choreographic Objects.
Photography at the Nexus of Music and Fashion June 24, 2019
Icons of Style showcases a century of trendsetting musicians and chic models striking a pose.
Celebrate the 4th of July with George Washington at Bayou Bend June 19, 2019
Historical interpreter Wesley Wright talks about portraying George Washington at Bayou Bend’s annual 4th of July Celebration.
