Name: Women in Abstraction, Chryssa and Dorothy Hood
Start: 2026-07-16T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77006

Women in Abstraction, Chryssa and Dorothy Hood

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.
This program takes place in the main building, located at 1533 Sul Ross Street.
As always, Menil programs are free and open to all. Learn more: https://www.menil.org/events/women-in-abstraction-chryssa-and-dorothy-hood