WINTER 2015 11
AROUND HMH
Survivor Speaks to Young
Professionals
NEXTGen member Ally Griest introduced Survivor
Al Marks at the young professionals group’s annual
“Conversation with a Survivor.”
Lecture Focuses on
Artifact’s History
Survivor Maria Spronk-Hughes and her daughter,
Yvonne Ward-Hughes, discussed Maria’s experiences
that led to creation of the “Red Handkerchief” in
special programs held at both HMH and The Menil
Collection. The rare artifact is on loan to HMH’s
Permanent Collection.
Japanese-American
Internees Highlighted in
“The Art of Gaman”
HMH’s former treasurer and current Board of Trustees
member Corey Powell practices his origami skills
before the closing of “The Art of Gaman” exhibition.
The exhibit highlighted the artistic creations
– a celebration of the nobility of the human spirit
in adversity – of Japanese-Americans who were
interned by the United States during World War II.
Museum Experience Draws
Large Crowds
A student thoughtfully takes notes for a class project
during the Houston Museum District’s annual Museum
Experience Day. It is one of the busiest days of the year
for HMH.