Inside the MFAH
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Dogs Rule! Find “Royals” Doggie Day Inspiration in the Pets of “Tudors to Windsors” December 26, 2018
Visitors have an extraordinary opportunity to come face-to-face with the fascinating figures of British royalty in Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol—including a few fascinating furry figures.
All Aboard the Texas-Inspired Train Display at Christmas Village December 21, 2018
This year’s model train set at Bayou Bend’s Christmas Village features handcrafted, Texas-inspired updates, including a desert landscape and nods to iconic art installations.
Rediscovering a Velázquez: The Attribution of “Kitchen Maid” December 18, 2018
After extensive conservation and research, a painting that has been in the MFAH collection for decades is newly attributed to Spanish master Diego Velázquez.
Happy Birthday, Xul Solar: A Closer Look at the Argentinean Artist’s Work December 14, 2018
December 14 marks the 131st birthday of Xul Solar, an Argentinean painter, poet, and inventor. The anniversary of his birth offers an opportunity to take a closer look at his intriguing work.
Top 12 Wintry Works of Art, Selected by MFAH Curatorial Staff December 13, 2018
From scenes of ice and snow to objects that signify holiday and entertaining traditions, art at the MFAH shows how cultures around the world reflect on winter. Curatorial staff members share favorite works of art that relate to the season.
Rienzi Celebrates Boxing Day, a British Holiday Tradition December 10, 2018
Every year, Rienzi brings to Houston a holiday from across the pond! Boxing Day at Rienzi is a day of games, tours, and family-friendly activities
Royal Scandals: The Marriages of King George IV December 7, 2018
In reality, King George IV was quite unlike the heroic, elegant figure in the portrait of him on view in Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol, keeping many mistresses through two scandalous marriages.
Magic Is Stirring All through the House! Christmas Village at Bayou Bend: By the Numbers December 5, 2018
You’ll find countless things to do and see at Christmas Village, but what exactly should you expect if you’ve never been?
Connections: The Islamic Carpet in Persia and Great Britain November 27, 2018
Look closely and spot a cross-cultural connection in two exhibitions on view this fall and winter. Persian carpets, like the one on display in Garden Paradise, appear in portraits of British royals in Tudors to Windsors.
A Feast for the Eyes! Beautiful Tableware from Bayou Bend & Rienzi November 19, 2018
Learn more about a few of the most intriguing objects from the Bayou Bend and Rienzi collections made to serve special meals—and be sure to save room for dessert!
