Edgar Degas, The Dance Class, c. 1873, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection). (borrowed from MFAH)
We’re so lucky here in Houston because one thing we don’t have a shortage of, aside from great restaurants and shopping, would be museums with phenomenal exhibits. I, personally, don’t get out to the museums as much as I’d love to, but there are two exhibits currently going on that I’m making a point to check out!
Degas: A New Vision at MFAH (through 1/16)
Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas was a French artist most known for his ballet imagery. The MFAH is, in fact, the only U.S. venue for this exhibit, which assembles 200 works from both public and private collections all over the world. You’ll find paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, and sculpture from the very beginning to the very end of Degas’ career. This coming Sunday, you can enjoy an afternoon with Degas’ Ballerinas and Lauren Anderson, who is one of Houston’s most renowned dancers. You can find more information about the event here.
If you’ve been to either of the exhibits, we’d love to hear what you thought about them in the comments below! We can’t wait to check them out.
Picasso The Line at The Menil Collection (through 1/8)
As we know, Pablo Picasso was one of the most innovative and well known artists of the 20th century, if not ever. While he was a master across many disciplines, this exhibit focuses on his drawings, specifically his line drawings. Within the exhibit, you’ll see drawings from the most important parts of his career. You’ll find 90 of his works on paper, using all sorts of mediums. There will be drawings from both public and private collections in the US and Europe, and some you would have never seen in the US before. It’s a must see exhibit.
Pablo Picasso, Self-Portrait, 1918. (borrowed from The Menil Collection)