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The Best Time to Visit Rice's Twilight Epiphany Is ... You Guessed It .... Dusk

Sure, nothing gold can stay, but check out the cerulean blues and brilliant tangerines of this James Turrell public art piece in the evenings and early mornings.

02/04/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Creativity in the Bayou City

The Story Behind those Mosaic Pillars at Emancipation Park

Elements of Change, completed in January of 2020, relays the story of both the park and its founders.

02/03/2021 By Emma Schkloven

A troubling trip to the gift shop

Explore Capitalism and Memory in the Anne Frank-Inspired Hope House

In his Blaffer Art Museum debut, artist Simon Fujiwara addresses the complexities of memorialization in the modern era.

01/25/2021 By Rob Sanford

Welcome back

The Contemporary Arts Museum Is Coming Back and Better Than Before

CAMH reopens February 18 with two major exhibitions.

01/20/2021 By Rob Sanford

Dark Matter

The Cistern Will House a New Art Installation in March 2021

Time No Longer will bring out the reservoir's eerier side.

12/28/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Where Is My Mind?

Seismique's Trippy, Interactive Art Installations Will Save Your Weekend

Augmented reality meets experiential art at this must-see museum for the whole family.

12/23/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Life behind the lens

Ben DeSoto Talks "Un-Retirement" and Shooting Bayou City Music Greats

The Houston photography legend made a virtual return to his hometown for a special chat with the CAMH, available starting this week.

12/16/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

Behind the scenes

Take a Peek at the Menil Collection's Treasure Trove of Art

The Montrose collection is by no means a comprehensive representation of art history, but it dives deep into different movements.

11/23/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Behind the scenes

Why You Should Explore The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

The nation's largest repository of African American Military Memorabilia features artifacts from all over the world.

11/23/2020 By Chris Gray

Behind the Scenes

Secrets of the Museums

Houston's repositories share some of the most unique and intriguing items in their vast permanent collections.

11/23/2020 By Emma Schkloven and Chris Gray

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Behind the scenes

Discover the History of the World at the MFAH

The Museum of Fine Art Houston's pieces span 6,000 years, six continents, and just about every historical period and artistic medium ever.

11/23/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Artistic Architecture

Take A Peek Inside the MFAH's Completed Kinder Building

The new gallery, which will house the MFAH's modern and contemporary collections, opens to the public on November 21.

11/17/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Color Us Impressed

Color Comes into Play in UH's New Outdoor Public Art Exhibition

Color Field's 13 whimsical pieces are painting a one-mile stretch of UH's main campus through May 2021.

11/12/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Art Appreciation

Check Out Carmen Herrera: Estructuras Monumentales, an Exhibition 50 Years in the Making

The sculptures in Buffalo Bayou Park are a dream come true for the 105-year-old artist. It should be for Houston art fanatics, too.

10/28/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

#JusticeforVanessaGuillén

Houston Artists Paint the City to Honor Slain Soldier Vanessa Guillén

The Bayou City street art community is remembering “Houston’s Daughter” with a series of murals honoring 20 years beautifully and boldly lived.

09/30/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Windows to a New World

Downtown's WindowWorks Is a Win for Bayou City Public Art

Houston’s Downtown District and UP Art Studio partnered with 18 Texas artists to create a visual paradise on Main Street.

09/22/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

out of the rubble

One Galveston Artist Is Embodying the Island's Hope As He Recreates Lost Artwork

The sculpture, which will be installed in a new city park, memorializes the Great Hurricane of 1900 while also looking toward the future.

09/08/2020 By Brittanie Shey

Spread the Vote

Printing Museum's New Poster Exhibition Is Here to Get You in the Voting Spirit

AIGA Get Out the Vote: Empowering the Women’s Vote features 64 posters from dozens of artists.

09/02/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

That’s Aces

Meet the Artists of House of Cards

The new sculptural installation at Discovery Green, which features work from 20 Bayou City artists, really stacks up.

08/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Art You Ready to Drink?

Art Colony Association Draws Up New Art Talk Series

The cocktail-infused chats will feature Houston artists including Gonzo247, Tony Paraná, and Donkeeboy.

08/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

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