Houston19514 4731 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Ctaf said: if this thing was created in 2006, where has it been the past 12 years? Chicago? “Cloud Column” previously was unfinished in Anish Kapoor’s London workspace after the sculptor’s original commissioners were unable to see the project to completion, said Tinterow. While “Cloud Column” remained in storage, Kapoor began work on other projects like Chicago’s “Cloud Gate.” When MFAH staff learned “Cloud Column” was available to acquire, the museum decided to install the work outside the future Glassell School of Art which is still under construction, slated to open in May. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
79ta 80 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 13 hours ago, Naviguessor said: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-houston-bean-0328-chicago-inc-20180327-story.html Hilarious article in the Chicago Tribune. They are sounding very insecure... reading the comments is a much more worthwhile endeavor. a couple of my favorites: "Kapoor is obviously interested in selling overpriced Mirrored Monoliths to any and all takers. This version couldn't be creepier if Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott attended the dedication ceremony." "I don't think they moved from Chicago. Odds are they were shot." 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luminare 6063 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Naviguessor said: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-houston-bean-0328-chicago-inc-20180327-story.html Hilarious article in the Chicago Tribune. They are sounding very insecure... That's probably one of the worst titles I've seen in an article this year. The "Reporter" sounds like a resentful, hateful b*tch almost to the point where I question if she is being sarcastic or ironic. If we are really that irrelevant and a "cultural abyss" then you don't talk about it, because its not worth talking about. People need to understand the definitions of the words they are using. Something spell check doesn't fix! I don't even care if this is an opinion piece. A person who is associated with a paper should be professional and literate. Edited March 28, 2018 by Luminare 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsanity02 1324 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) I detect a chip on this Chicagoan shoulder. Personally I love visiting Chicago. Nevertheless the fact is in the last seven years our MSA added 945,000 people and theirs 61,700. Huge numbers of people find us a much more attractive place to live. Maybe instead of childish put downs they should study why this is so. In the meantime they better get ready to be passed up. Edited March 28, 2018 by Twinsanity02 error 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 48465 Posted March 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2018 Spotted the bean, already has lots of people taking photos. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 48465 Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2018 From reddit 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mollusk 2421 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 So what's in the bicycle tires to get you up that high? 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 48465 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Working on Sunday on the steps. Is this still shooting for a May grand opening? 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 4731 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, hindesky said: Working on Sunday on the steps. Is this still shooting for a May grand opening? Yes. May 20 Edited April 23, 2018 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timoric 1557 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric 0_0 4 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Wow! This expansion looks great. Next time I am in Houston I will have to check it out. All we are getting in Atlanta is ANOTHER aquarium expansion. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post rechlin 2998 Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 Cloud Column is now accessible to the public: 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcal 1840 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Glassell School of Art to open to public with a party on May 20 from noon to 4 pm. http://glasstire.com/2018/05/09/new-glassell-school-of-art-to-open-with-a-big-party/ List of opening day activities: https://www.mfah.org/calendar/celebrating-community-opening-day/201805201200PM Definitely going to make it down for this! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3405 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) this thing looks like a "plug" I saw in a "art film" one time. can't wait to get my selfie. Edited May 13, 2018 by LarryDierker 2 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 48465 Posted May 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2018 Talked with a guy and he said they were having the ribbon ceremony Monday and the Grand Opening is on for the 20th. Lots of workers working hard to get it ready. 14 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 3807 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 ^^^ well done @hindesky 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Urbannizer 44383 Posted May 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2018/05/14/285327/glassell-school-of-arts-new-building-unveiled/ Walking in to the new Glassell School of Art building on the Museum of Fine Arts Houston campus, you are immediately faced with a giant, imposing staircase made of raw concrete, an expanse of open space, and natural light pouring into the building. “People don’t take the elevator. They want to explore and the stairs are a dynamic experience,” said Chris McVoy, an architect who helped design the building. McVoy said the building is meant to connect everyone taking classes with the school in one place — from grade school kids to graduate students. “There’s 35 studios total in this building but as you move through it it always feels open,” McVoy said. “The hope is an inspirational environment for young artists, future artists, developing artists, to think big, dream big, and be inspired.” The “L”-shaped building defines a plaza with fountains, green space, an ampitheater, and a sitting area. Visitors to the school are also able to make space of green space on the roof of the building. Classes in the new building begin this summer. Officials with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston say pre-enrollment with the Glassell School has gone up 40% with the building opening. The building’s opening is the latest in a massive expansion effort by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The full expansion, including the Glassell School, the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, and Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation are expected to be completed in 2020. 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luminare 6063 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://www.archdaily.com/894488/glassell-school-of-art-steven-holl-architects We made it onto ArchDaily this morning! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 5010 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Looks amazing. I play music with Joseph Havel, whose the director of the school, and he invited us tonight. Can't wait! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Triton 11889 Posted May 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2018 Private party from tonight (I always forget to post here so give me some credit lol) MFAH Expansion Private Party by Marc longoria, on Flickr MFAH Expansion Private Party by Marc longoria, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 5010 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Go see the new building. It's remarkable! The plaza is perfect. Once the landscaping has time to take hold, it will soften the plaza, The building has such a powerful presence with its large angled concrete walls and glass in such a mesmerizing pattern, kind of abstract sculpture. I really liked the repurposing of the glass blocks from the old Glassell school in a transition wall from the sculpture garden into the Plaza. The Kapoor sculpture is perfect in the space, and the way it relates to the building, and the water. The water feature is a pleasant break before entering an incredibly interesting interior space. The natural lighting in this building is remarkable. All of the very clean studios have a wonderful luminescence emanating from the large windows sheathed in white. The main lobby and grand stairwell are almost overwhelming. Could be used as a great indoor amphitheater or concert space. The second floor exhibition space is clean and hung with works being auctioned by CORE grads. It's a very nice selection. Rode the elevator to The Rooftop, and it's, well you just have to go up there. It's huge!. What a place for a party. The views of downtown and the med center are excellent and we had drinks on the roof. No waivers required. We walked down the ramp roof, and it's covered in jasmine, with very easy steps and nice rails. Theres another outdoor amphitheater built into the ramp of wooden steps and use as seating. The food and drinks were over the top. Wish I could share images. Don't miss it Sunday. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luminare 6063 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, bobruss said: Go see the new building. It's remarkable! The plaza is perfect. Once the landscaping has time to take hold, it will soften the plaza, The building has such a powerful presence with its large angled concrete walls and glass in such a mesmerizing pattern, kind of abstract sculpture. I really liked the repurposing of the glass blocks from the old Glassell school in a transition wall from the sculpture garden into the Plaza. The Kapoor sculpture is perfect in the space, and the way it relates to the building, and the water. The water feature is a pleasant break before entering an incredibly interesting interior space. The natural lighting in this building is remarkable. All of the very clean studios have a wonderful luminescence emanating from the large windows sheathed in white. The main lobby and grand stairwell are almost overwhelming. Could be used as a great indoor amphitheater or concert space. The second floor exhibition space is clean and hung with works being auctioned by CORE grads. It's a very nice selection. Rode the elevator to The Rooftop, and it's, well you just have to go up there. It's huge!. What a place for a party. The views of downtown and the med center are excellent and we had drinks on the roof. No waivers required. We walked down the ramp roof, and it's covered in jasmine, with very easy steps and nice rails. Theres another outdoor amphitheater built into the ramp of wooden steps and use as seating. The food and drinks were over the top. Wish I could share images. Don't miss it Sunday. Thats what I noticed about the building from these photos. it seems so abstract, yet it seems contextual when take into account its neighbor, the sculpture garden. Its as if the garden was a genesis for the building itself and informed the architecture. It definitely has a sculptural quality to it, yet from the plans i've seen it also seems well balanced with the practical needs of school. I will certainly be visiting this on Sunday! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 5010 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Luminare said: Thats what I noticed about the building from these photos. it seems so abstract, yet it seems contextual when take into account its neighbor, the sculpture garden. Its as if the garden was a genesis for the building itself and informed the architecture. It definitely has a sculptural quality to it, yet from the plans i've seen it also seems well balanced with the practical needs of school. I will certainly be visiting this on Sunday! Something I focused on last night while walking across the plaza is how related the Chillida sculpture, that was moved from the Mecom Fountain side of the original museum to front and center in the plaza. The sculpture and building play a magical game of mimicry with the angles and materials so closely in line with each other. There is a harmony that develops between the building and that sculpture. I don't know if it was intentional but I like it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 48465 Posted May 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2018 From across the street. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hindesky 48465 Posted May 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Didn't realize till today that the bean had a concave side to it. They had the Grand Opening today. Edited May 20, 2018 by hindesky 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Triton 11889 Posted May 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2018 The Glassell School of Art & The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza by Marc longoria, on Flickr Montrose Area by Marc longoria, on Flickr The Glassell School of Art & The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza by Marc longoria, on Flickr Downtown Houston from The Glassell School of Art by Marc longoria, on Flickr The Glassell School of Art & The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza by Marc longoria, on Flickr 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gene 3138 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Wow how cool! Thanks for all the updates and photos! Cant wait to check it all out soon! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4052 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/20/2018 at 6:03 PM, hindesky said: Didn't realize till today that the bean had a concave side to it. They had the Grand Opening today. It took me a while to realize, but its actually completely hollow. I thought it was a shallow concave on the north side, but its totally open to the inside of cloud column. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44383 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Proposed restaurant for the MFAH http://hsuoffice.com/project/museum-of-fine-arts-houston/ 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchFan 323 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 On 5/16/2018 at 7:58 PM, hindesky said: I hope they will soon do some mildew remediation on this building. Houston seems to have particularly tough problem with this issue. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post corbs315 529 Posted June 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2018 8 hours ago, Urbannizer said: Proposed restaurant for the MFAH http://hsuoffice.com/project/museum-of-fine-arts-houston/ Anthony Bourdain and a man with a bowler hat walk into a bar... 6 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5066 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 2 hours ago, corbs315 said: Anthony Bourdain and a man with a bowler hat walk into a bar... And a woman out of the Hunger Games... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
houstontexasjack 2376 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: And a woman out of the Hunger Games... Let’s not forget the bartender from “The Shining.” 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2213 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 ...or the decapitated white-washed horse carcus, which has been suspended from the ceiling. This place looks a little Saks-Fancy for the Museum. Definitely going for the "Ladies-who-Lunch" look. But...maybe that's just the crowd that mfaH is reaching out to. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5066 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Naviguessor said: ...or the decapitated white-washed horse carcus, which has been suspended from the ceiling. This place looks a little Saks-Fancy for the Museum. Definitely going for the "Ladies-who-Lunch" look. But...maybe that's just the crowd that mfaH is reaching out to. Yeah agreed, 99% of the artists whose work the museum shows would not have gone near this place. Conservative estimate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2213 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The room has to be gorgeous. But, it also has to be welcoming to people who will be attending the mhaH campus, IMO. Even if it's an expensive place, you would want to feel welcome if you'd just spent 30 minutes hiking up and down the Glassell Schools Roof (all sweaty) and not just when your dressed in something flirty or in business casual, as a starting point. Oh, and I think, just maybe, the room could focus on great art (certainly there is plenty of inspiration) and not on trendy brass accents. Doesn't seem as though there would be room for art at all in this concept...unless that is what the horse chandelier, of course. All just IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 3766 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Naviguessor said: ...or the decapitated white-washed horse carcus, which has been suspended from the ceiling. This place looks a little Saks-Fancy for the Museum. Definitely going for the "Ladies-who-Lunch" look. But...maybe that's just the crowd that mfaH is reaching out to. It’s certainly an upgrade from the current IKEA cafeteria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Naviguessor 2213 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Montrose1100... Speaking of Saks-Fancy...how have you been? Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbs315 529 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) On 6/7/2018 at 7:08 AM, corbs315 said: Anthony Bourdain and a man with a bowler hat walk into a bar... Well this comment didn't age well Edited June 8, 2018 by corbs315 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5066 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 48 minutes ago, corbs315 said: Well this comment didn't age well Whoa. You're right. R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsanity02 1324 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Went here tonight with my family. Reminds me somewhat ( without trying to overstate) of the Getty museum view. Very pleasant well designed area. I can't say enough positive things about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11889 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Gotta admit that popsicle guy really adds a lot here too, now that MFAH has allowed a permanent spot for his cart. https://www.instagram.com/popstontx/?hl=en Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5066 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Interesting - the popsicles can pass for art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mollusk 2421 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, H-Town Man said: Interesting - the popsicles can pass for art. They are things of beauty to some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timoric 1557 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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H-Town Man 5066 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 hours ago, mollusk said: They are things of beauty to some. I find them impressive myself. Perhaps on par with some contemporary art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rechlin 2998 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 A little hard to see in this photo, but they've gone above ground now with the rebar. Also, in the background it seem they are assembling another crane, behind the church. Is this related or another project? https://i.imgur.com/PAotpAn.jpg Sorry, you will have to click the link to see the photo. HAIF no longer seems to allow embedding images for me, and I've tried multiple browsers and multiple computers so it seems something is broken on their site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChannelTwoNews 2926 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, rechlin said: A little hard to see in this photo, but they've gone above ground now with the rebar. Also, in the background it seem they are assembling another crane, behind the church. Is this related or another project? https://i.imgur.com/PAotpAn.jpg Sorry, you will have to click the link to see the photo. HAIF no longer seems to allow embedding images for me, and I've tried multiple browsers and multiple computers so it seems something is broken on their site. I think the other crane might be for the project in this thread... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/38814-first-presbyterian-church-early-childhood-school Edited June 25, 2018 by ChannelTwoNews Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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