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Plan a Starry, Starry Night of Van Gogh’s Work as the Artist Takes Over Texas

June 15, 2021 | By Jacqueline Knox

Although considered unsuccessful during his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh is posthumously one of the most influential painters in fine art.

Take a Virtual Tour of These 5 Texas Museums

March 26, 2020 | By Gabrielle Pharms

Without a doubt, COVID-19’s impact can be felt in every industry, from hospitality and dining to beloved sources of enlightenment like museums. Fortunately, many museums and art galleries in the state—and around the world—are showcasing their renowned collections online. If you’ve always wanted to visit Texas’ best-known institutions, this is your opportunity to experience them from the comfort of your own home. Here are five top-notch museums you can “visit” today.

Houston Exhibition Offers Rare Chance to See Van Gogh Masterworks in Person

March 8, 2019 | By Heather Brand

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will unveil a new Vincent van Gogh exhibition this Sunday, offering a rare—perhaps once-in-a-lifetime—opportunity to see the iconic Dutch painters’ masterpieces up close and in person. The exhibition runs through June 27.

Light Fantastic

November 18, 2014 | By Helen Anders

Gentle, peach-toned light beams from a thin slice of roof hovering over the grass-covered pavilion on the campus of Houston’s Rice University.

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