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The Contemporary Arts Museum is a nonprofit contemporary visual and multimedia arts institution in Houston that was originally founded in 1948 to document the role of art in modern life. Since 1972, the non-collecting museum has been housed in a building designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts, showcasing a variety of rotating temporary exhibitions by regional and international contemporary and modern artists. Past exhibitions have included significant works by Dalé Gas, Ida Applebroog, Juan Muñoz, and William Kentridge, with a focus on exhibits presenting innovative multimedia works and pop culture and political themes. The museum is open to the public for free Tuesdays through Sundays during the afternoon and evening hours, with the exception of major national holidays. A variety of free public special event programming is hosted by the museum annually, including artist talks, film screenings, and family-friendly art workshops.
The Contemporary Arts Museum, 5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 713-284-8250
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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