The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Kinder Building
Thursday. February 27. 2025
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After we finished exploring the Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, we made our way to the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, which features modern and contemporary art. Even though the Kinder Building is located across the street from the Beck Building, it was easy to get there because of a convenient underground pedestrian tunnel. This tunnel is on the lower level and allowed us to move between the two buildings safely and comfortably, without having to cross the busy street.
On the way to the Kinder Building on the lower level of the MFAH
The inside of the Kinder Building
A fun experience in the lobby area
As soon as we arrived at the Kinder Building, we were greeted by a playful, interactive digital installation in the lobby. This engaging piece of art responded to our movements and set a fun, exciting tone for the rest of the visit. It felt like the perfect introduction to the modern art collection we were about to explore.
“Half” by Kenneth Noland
“Le chant (Song)” by Henri Matisse and “Pair of Chenets” by Alberto Giacometti
“The Heart (Memory)” by Frida Kahlo
“Little Infinity (v.MFAH)” by Jason Salavon
“Damascus Gate (Stretch Variation III)” by Frank Stella
“Nobody” by Karon Davis
“Censura, from the series Isichapuitu” by Kukuli Velarde
“Leaning, Holding, Pushing & Sombra” by Héctor Dionicio Mendoza
“Going to Work” by Zhang Huan
“Refugee Astronaut IV” by Yinka Shonibare
“Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness” by James Drake
“Acrylic No. 5” by Fanny Sanin
“Wild Fibers Tapestry” by Aurélie Hoegy
“Woman with Shopping” by Ron Mueck
“Conversation Piece” by Barnaby Barford
“A Memory of the 20th Century” by Cho Duck-Hyun
“Políptico de Buenos Aires (Polyptych of Buenos Aires)” by Grupo Mondongo
Walking through the Kinder Building was a truly amazing experience. The building has three spacious floors filled with a wide range of artworks, from large sculptures and paintings to video installations and mixed media pieces. Each floor offered something new and different, and I enjoyed taking my time to look at each piece closely. Even though we walked a lot, I didn’t feel tired at all because everything was so interesting and inspiring. I was especially impressed by how creative and thought-provoking the artworks were. Every piece made me pause, reflect, or smile, and I left the building feeling energized and full of ideas.
Had an amazing dinner at “Taste of Texas” in Houston, Texas :)
