Events / Houston

Women in Abstraction, Chryssa and Dorothy Hood

The Menil Collection
Thursday, July 16, 2026•7:00 PM
Sophie Asakura, Curatorial Associate, Modern and Contemporary Art, discusses the special display of paintings by Houston painter Dorothy Hood and Greek-born artist Chryssa on view in the foyer through Fall 2026. Comparing the works, she explores these artists’ contributions to abstract art in the United States at mid-century.
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