Category Archives: Fine Arts

Moreau of Paris Hosts Famed Artist for Live Fundraiser for Charity….

Jacob Vilatò from Barcelona, Spain in town in partnership with Moreau to create one-of-a-kind luxury tote for auction and as an introduction to the artist and his many talents

jacob vitalo

Recently, I was invited by Luisa Rangel de Alba, Brand Manager of Moreau Paris and Assouline Books, and Omar Contreras, General Manager of Assouline, in River Oaks District, as a guest at a special event that she was hosting at Moreau location. The event, spearheaded by Luisa’s good friend, Blanca Lozano, that was highlighting a […]

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Houston Hosts Famous Obama Portraits

Head on over to MFAH for the limited-time exhibit.

Come one, come all to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston! Enjoy the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tour of portraits of President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. Why are these portraits so special? If you take a look at previous presidential portraits, you’ll see the difference pretty […]

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Optical Illusions: The Works of M.C. Escher at the MFAH

Don't miss your chance to see the most extensive works of M.C. Escher in-person!

Last Sunday, March 13, 2022, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston welcomed an exciting and unique exhibit. Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection, displays the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of artist M.C. Escher’s works. Owning 90% of the Escher estate and having gathered works for over 50 […]

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Mother and Daughter Join Hands To Showcase Their Individual Talents…..

Our Town's Cathy Borlenghi and her Florida daughter, Carolyn Mara pool their collective artistic talents to show at local Gallery, Studio 703

Borlenghi art

Time has a way of marching on, even when it’s moving too fast. That is the case for me of my sharing the fun experience of viewing Cathy Borlenghi and daughter, Carolyn Mara’s dual art show at Rebecca Lankford’s Studio 703 RLD the day before I left for my Italian adventures. So many pieces from […]

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Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960’s Opens at the Menil Collection

Exhibit will be on view at the Menil from September 10, 2021 - January 23, 2022

menil collection

Last week, I was privileged to preview the newest exhibit that has opened at the Menil Collection……Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s. The exhibition which will debut here in Houston is being presented by the Menil and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This is the first show to focus on the experimental […]

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Much Anticipated Cafe Leonelli at The Museum of Fine Arts Opening Soon

Bastion Collection Restaurant Group announces opening date for Friday, April 16

Cafe Leonelli

Much to the delight of many of us Museum District dwellers that have been patiently waiting, the Bastion Collection just announced the highly anticipated Cafe Leonelli is set to open on Friday, April 16, 2021 within the new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Led by Michelin Star […]

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Electrifying Design….A Century of Lighting

First large scale exhibition in the United States Debuts at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

As someone that has always appreciated lighting as a category of design that always completes the finishing touch and adds a level of drama to any room, I was particularly interested in visiting the MFA’s exhibit that has been opening this week in the Law Building of the Museum complex. I am certainly not alone […]

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MFAH Announces The Much Anticipated Two New Restaurants Coming This Spring to the Kinder Building

A lovely and much needed addition to Museum District dining

When the magnificent Rich and Nancy Kinder Building opened in November 2020, we were all in awe of this spectacular building and the works of art within it. However, there was also a buzz going on at the press previews as we saw the empty spaces that were soon to become (2) restaurants. I was […]

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Inside HER Studio….

First all-female pop-up art gallery in Rice Village elevates female artists

Inside Her studio

In this difficult year that is quickly moving to the rear view mirror in our lives, when we look back we do have some silver-lining moments and many of them surround women and their continued recognition, successes and inclusions in society. We do have our first female V.P. in Kamala Harris, first of many political […]

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The Much Anticipated Nancy & Rich Kinder Building Opens To The Public and It Is Spectacular

Not traveling.....feel the joy this holiday weekend visiting the new Kinder Building

Kinder Building

As someone who lives ‘next door’ to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and have watched almost daily with anticipation and curiosity as each area of the now complete Susan and Fayez Sarofim Campus has been completed and enhanced, I feel a true attachment to its newest addition, the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, opening […]

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