57June 25, 2021
“PRIDE at the MFAH: A Rainbow of Artists” Houston artists Preetika Rajgariah and Lovie Olivia have built a life together personally and professionally. In celebration of Pride month, the two women open their studios, show examples their work, and discuss their latest endeavor, which seeks to bring people from different perspectives together to share a meal, fostering both dialogue and understanding.
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our Houston-based LGBTQ+ Artists to Know
Harrison Guy | Moe Penders | Lovie Olivia & Preetika Rajgariah
Experience PRIDE at the MFAH: A Rainbow of Artists, a montage of stories told by Houston-based artists in honor of Pride Month and the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. In this video series, the artists share their personal journeys and discuss works of art in the MFAH collections. Among the highlights: the world premiere of These Feet Were Made for Walkin’, a new dance choreographed by Harrison Guy and inspired by art in the Kinder Building. The piece is powerfully performed on-site by Cameron Edwards to a commissioned score by Ricky Lethridge.