Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 – Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
06:30 PM – 07:30 PM
US/Central
“What’s Black and White and Red All Over?”
Presented by writer and curator Helen Molesworth, former chief curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Why is art important? Why does art matter? What kind of knowledge does art produce? In an illustrated talk based on her forthcoming book project, Helen Molesworth addresses these crucial questions.
Drop in! Core Program lectures are free and open to the public. On Thursdays, MFAH general admission is free, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.
About the Speaker
Helen Molesworth has written about the issues of feminism and the sociohistorical frameworks of contemporary art. She has worked on exhibitions with artists including Louise Lawler, Steve Locke, Anna Maria Maiolino, Kerry James Marshall, Josiah McElheny, Catherine Opie, Amy Sillman, and Luc Tuymans.
About the Lecture
This talk is the second in a series leading up to the opening of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the MFAH collections. The lecture is also part of the Core Program’s 2019–2020 lecture series. Learn more about Core Program events here. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 713.639.7865.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
- Tuesday | Closed.
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
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Museum Admission
ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.- MFAH Member FREE
- ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+) $24
- ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID) $20
- ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18) $20
- ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under) FREE
- *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages) FREE
- *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up) $10
Directions & Parking
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Special Offers / Dining
Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.
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