Frida Kahlo smoking a cigarette
Had this experience today: Frida Kahlo The making of an Icon
Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
Definitely worth checking out!
#fridakahlo
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A shy-looking #superbOwl from the Battle of Pavia (1525) tapestries (as seen at the #MFAH exhibit in 2025).
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And here is another beautiful #superbowl. Egypt, 14th century. From the Art of the Islamic World collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. #MFAH
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is a gorgeous collection. Absolutely great to visit, but the Kusama inmersive experience stole the show for me.
#MFAH #Houston
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#vintagefujifilm #vintagefujicamera #vintagefujifilmcamera
#photographysky #photosky #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm #photography #streetphotography #x-m1 #mfah
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#vintagefujifilm #vintagefujicamera #vintagefujifilmcamera
#photographysky #photosky #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm #photography #streetphotography #x-m1 #mfah
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🏛️ Welcome to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Explore nearly 80,000 artworks spanning 5,000 years at the MFAH, one of the largest art museums in the U.S.
Located in Houston’s Museum District, it’s a cultural treasure trove.
🔗 mfah.org  
#MuseumOfFineArtsHouston
#MFAH
#HoustonArt
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Born Marie-Clémentine in 1865, Valadon grew up doing odd jobs in Montmartre from the age of 10, becoming a model at 15 following an accident as a circus performer. She would change her name to Suzanne at the suggestion of her sometimes boyfriend Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who likened her to the Biblical narrative of "Susanna and the Elders" who was also a young, beautiful woman gazed upon by older males — in Valadon's case: artists. Today, Valadon remains known as the smiling dancer in Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s “Dance at Bougival” (1883), as well as paintings and drawings by modernist titans like Toulouse-Lautrec and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. But Valadon’s life story is distinct from other models: she was also celebrated as an artist in her lifetime. Only after her death did her fame begin to wane, eclipsed by her son artist Maurice Utrillo’s; however, in recent years, Valadon has been recognized more as artist than as model. As artists were ogling her, she also gazed at herself, a penchant that remained throughout her life. Her earliest known work, from 1883, is a self-portrait. She lived a wildly Bohemian life in the 1880s and early 1890s, but seeking stability, in 1896, Valadon married businessman Paul Mousis, just two years before this "Self-Portrait" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston was completed. The artist depicts herself in a direct and confident pose, reflecting her rebellious and self-assured spirit. It is a study in contrasts, showcasing her raw, almost defiant expression through bold strokes, while simultaneously exuding a sense of composure and beauty. The painting is characterized by its direct gaze, suggesting a deliberate engagement with us. The background is intentionally left simple, drawing attention to her face and powerful presence. This self-portrait allows Valadon to express her strong personality and independent spirit, defying "traditional" portraits of women at the time.
Self-Portrait by Suzanne Valadon (French) - Oil on canvas / 1898 - Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Texas) #WomenInArt #ArtText #WomanArtist #FemaleArtist #MFAH #art #SuzanneValadon #Valadon #FrenchArtist #womensart #portraitofawoman #selfportrait #WomenArtists #OilPainting #MuseumofFineArtsHouston
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American artist William Merritt Chase depicts a mature woman in a rich burgundy red coat sitting on a rose red chair against a crimson red bold and strong background giving Mrs H. a bold and strong character. This portrait of Mrs. Howell is part of a series done of the Howell family by the famous impressionist and art teacher from Indiana. Chase captures her likeness, but with a focus on light and atmosphere rather than precise detail. The painterly brushwork is visible textures and color strokes while the deep colors evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere. Despite the bold red background, the artist gives a soft, muted quality to the painting with nuanced colors that transition gently. Mrs. H. casually sits, with an introspective expression, in a chair draped with a patterned red cloth. Her light brown short hair is styled in a bowl fashion common in the late 1800s that frames her face and fair complexion. She wears a deep burgundy-colored gown, richly decorated with gold embellishments, that cascades down from her neckline. Over this gown is a dark red robe with detailed and layered beige and tan fur-like trim. She also wears off-white gloves. and holds a a bouquet of white roses in her lap. Chase was a brilliant observer, an innovative painter, and a leader in international art circles at the turn of the last century. His importance and legacy as a master is often overlooked. He deserves praise for his artistic skill in both oil and pastel, as well as for the variety of his subjects: sympathetic images of women, jewel-like landscapes, views of urban parks, and scenes of children at play. He was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York after passing away October 25, 1916, at his home in New York City.
Portrait of Mrs. H. (Howell) by William Merritt Chase (American) - Oil on mahogany panel / c. 1886 - Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Texas) - #womeninart #art #oilpainting #MFAH #WilliamMerrittChase #artwork #fineart #portraitofawoman #womensart #Chase #MuseumofFineArts #AmericanArt #AmericanArtist
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Logo by me! Go check it out if you are in Houston! Support Latin American film! 🎥❤️ #latinamerica #latinfilm #mfah
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Tamara De Lempika and three visions of her lover, Ira Perrot…
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 2025
#tamaradelempika #MFAH #artexhibit
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If you’re going to kill someone, do it with art: just look at the wheel-lock on this Italian 16th-century arquebus! #MFAH
This is at the Battle of Pavia exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Gorgeous.
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Black and white photo of a man looking at Ancient Greek vases in glass display cases.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
#photography #ricohgriii #houston #streetphotography #monochrome
#blackandwhitephotography #mfah
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Black and white photo of a woman sitting in front of large frosted window in a museum.
Kinder Building
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
#photography #ricohgriii #houston #streetphotography #monochrome
#blackandwhitephotography #mfah
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A page from Biblia Latina, produced in Paris ca. 1330. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. #mfah #medievalsky #houston
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Black and white photo of James Turrell’s “The Light Inside” at MFAH.
Black and white photo of sculptures inside the Kinder building at MFAH.
Black and white photo of the central staircase in the Kinder building at MFAH.
Black and white photo Cristina Iglesia’s “Inner Landscape” outside the Kinder building at MFAH.
Photos from the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
#photography #mfah #monochrome #streetphotography #artmuseum #fujifilm
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KA-BOOM! The young French lady on a white horse and a serving maid carrying a little dog appear unperturbed by explosions during the Battle of Pavia (1525). Tapestries designed by Bernard van Orley, Museo di Capodimonte, Naples. Currently on view at #mfah in Houston.
#artsky #renaissanceart
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Tamara de Lempicka, Young Girl in Green (Young Girl with Gloves), c. 1931, oil on board
Tamara de Lempicka, Autoportrait (Self-Portrait in a Green Bugatti), c. 1929, oil on panel
Later this month, my friend Luc Travers is leading a unique small-group tour at the #Museum of Fine Arts, #Houston, featuring the daring and inspiring #ArtDeco-style work of Polish #painter #TamaraDeLempicka (1894-1980) […]
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Young Woman in Green - painting by Tamara de Lempicka. This dramatic Art Deco painting is of a stylish young woman in a green dress wearing a white hat and gloves.
Portrait of Ira P. - painting by Tamara de Lempicka. This dramatic Art Deco style painting is of a young woman in a white satin dress and red stole holding a white calla lily. Ira Perot was de Lempicka’s muse and lover.
Wisdom - painting by Tamara de Lempicka. This painting, in the style of Old Masters, is of a young woman with dark clothing and a dramatic red turban reading a book.
Portrait of Prince Eristoff - painting by Tamara de Lempicka. This dramatic Art Deco style painting is of a man with grey hair and a mustache wearing a brilliant purple suit. Behind him is jewel colored aqua drapery and grey buildings.
Wow. Just visited the new Tamara de Lempicka exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Astounding work.
#art #artsky #mfah #houston #artdeco #painting
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Young Woman in Green, 1931
Portrait of Mrs. Rufus Bush, 1929
Portrait of a Man (Tadeusz Lempicka), 1929
I went to the exhibition preview of Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka's works at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston yesterday. Really striking pieces, but I was also impressed with how far ahead of her time she was in portraying strong women. #MFAH #art #InternationalWomensDay
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#LotharCharoux #museum #ConstructiveArt #SãoPaulo #gruporuptura #ruptura #MFAH #ICAA #WaldemarCordeiro #Manifesto #Painting #BrazilianConstructiveArt
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Black and white photo of a family standing in front of the Brown Pavilion at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston at night.
In front of the Brown Pavilion, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Designed by Mies van der Rohe.
#ricohgriii #streetPhotography #mfah #nightPhotography #architecture #blackAndWhitePhotography #monochrome
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On a dreary Saturday, culture sooths the mind #MFAH. Lisa Volpe is the most passionate & knowledgeable curator of photography. @rossilab.bsky.social
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