While the Museum is closed on Mondays, our galleries will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free admission presented by H-E-B. On this annual commemoration, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his leadership.
A central theme of "The Kinsey Collection" exhibition is the Myth of Absence – that contributions made by African Americans in industry, art, science and politics have been omitted from history books. Hear how the Kinseys use their exhibit to dispel this myth and provide the narrative of the full and rich contributions of African […]
Diabelli 200 Explorer is the interactive website accompanying Anthony Brandt’s February 24-25 premiere of Diabelli 200, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston for their New/Now performance series. This virtual component explores the historic and neuroscience inspiration behind this new work, which was developed in collaboration with University of Houston neuroscientist Dr. Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal. In 1819, […]
Foto Relevance is pleased to present A Gracious Breath, an online exhibition of works by Xuan-Hui Ng. The Singaporean, Tokyo-based artist's serendipitous landscapes capture transient moments of beauty within the vastness of nature. Photographed largely in Hokkaido, Nagano, and Aomori, Japan, the landscapes featured in this exhibition focus on the enchanting nature of winter, with […]
WINTER COLORLAND comes to Color Factory this November with a palette that's sure to brighten those winter blues. Houstonians will be greeted in the lobby by a stunning silver treescape where guests can revel and reflect upon the past year. Its confetti room will be transformed into Color Factory's glimmering celebration of the season, featuring […]
Beautiful City—Empty City showcases the architectural photography by Leonid Furmansky shot in downtown Houston during the pandemic. Selected from a portfolio titled Oil Towers, these images depict the city we know so well as a mostly empty and evocative canvas for exploration. The isolation experienced due to COVID-19 is visible in the vacant, frozen quality of the […]
A sculptural and fluctuating installation by artist Mariela G. Dominguez (XZZX), exploring the ecological collateral of globalist economics, and regional power dynamics. There Is No Alternative (ENG) The installation shows us a symbol of the phenomenon of degradation that links the implication of the dominant economic system with the already evident contemporary ecological disaster. The […]
Dan Gorski created a group of paintings between 1962 and 1965 that demonstrate his intense interest in color and its effects on both artist and viewer. These abstract paintings, with their specific color combinations and biomorphic compositions, offer viewers a contemplative space for reflection and inspiration. This exhibition at The Jung Center will feature works by Dan Gorski from this […]
Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]
Nathaniel Donnett Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark Imaginarence Solo Exhibition "For them, as for me, imagining is not merely looking or looking at; nor is it taking oneself intact into the other. It is, for the purposes of the work, becoming." Toni Morrison The University Museum is pleased to present Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark […]
"The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection" celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during […]
Remember to be kind to yourself. Stay on the sunny side of the street and celebrate all things peace and serenity with this optimistic WonderWeek. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES Peace Plates Paint a plate and display it at home as a reminder to show kindness to others. Location: Art Academy Affirmation Bracelet Create your […]
