Events / Houston

How to Make an Exhibition: The Story of Jermayne MacAgy

The Menil Collection
Friday, December 11, 2026
This exhibition honors the impact and legacy of the late San Francisco- and Houston-based curator, art historian, and museum director Jermayne MacAgy (1914–1964), who was renowned for her dynamic and groundbreaking installations and innovative approach to curating.
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About The Menil Collection

This institute serves as a specialized companion to the Menil Collection, focusing specifically on the preservation and exhibition of modern and contemporary drawing. It functions as a unique destination for deep study and the meticulous conservation of works on paper.story_potoo

1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006
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