"Hope of Humanity" sculpture by Charles Umlauf in Hermann Park

Umlauf sculpture in Hermann Park at Houston Museum of Natural Science  

Charles Umlauf (1911 – 1994) was an American sculptor and taught for several decades at the University of Texas School of Art in Austin, Texas, where he also died. In 1985 he donated his home, studio and many works of art to the City of Austin, and the location later became the Umlauf Sculpture Garden.and Museum

Where to see wild urban butterflies in Houston: At the Centennial Gardens in Hermann Park

Enjoy the beautiful weather and save the visit to the Butterfly Center for a dreary day. The natural beauty of the butterflies is there for all to see right now in the curated outdoors at the McGovern Centennial Gardens in Hermann Park.  

McGovern Centennial Gardens  1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004

Park Plaza Hospital and 1400 Hermann Condo Tower
seen from the rose garden at Centennial Gardens 

"The Mount" at Centennial Gardens with spiraling ascent to the
observation platform and water cascade 

Garden Pavilion on the eastern end of the great lawn 

Arid Garden with Parklane Tower in the distance 

McGovern Centennial Gardens at Hermann Park 

1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004

Art in the Park: Wind Sculpture IV

Hermann Park Art Display 

Art installation on Hermann Drive esplanade
at between Museum of Natural Science and Miller Outdoor Theater 

Historic Preservation and Repurposing: The Axelrad Building on Almeda at Alabama

Soon to become a restaurant with beer garden 

Axelrad Building on Almenda 

Diversity through the Arts (mural)

Midtown Arts Center Mural 

3414 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004  

South-East corner of Midtown Arts Center with entrance 

North-East corner of Midtown Arts Center Building with diversity mural 

Full spread of Diversity thru the Arts mural on the North-facing wall of the Midtown Arts Center 

Levy Memorial Community Hall - 3517 Austin, Houston, Texas, Midtown 77004

 Abe M. Levy Memorial Community Hall 

3517 Austin, Houston, Texas, Midtown 77004

Levy Memorial Community Hall - 3517 Austin, Houston, Texas, Midtown 77004 

Levy Hall facade detail with Star of David in relief 

Mother's Love sculpture at St. Joseph's Hospital

Mother and Child sculpture by Bob Wilson

St. Joseph's Hospital 

Dedication Plaque 

Head detail with Bird 

Sculpture in garden of Women's Outpatient Center
St. Joseph Medical Center 

1601 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002

CAMH Contemporary Arts Museum Houston - Whispering Bayou Show

Whispering Bayou Exhibit 

Fountain at the CAMH 

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston 

5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 

The Historic Playhouse Theater at 4816 Main

4816 Main St - MUSEUM - HISTORIC PLAYHOUSE THEATER 

Playhouse Theatre Texas Historical Commission Marker 

Playhouse Theatre Entrance - 4816 Main Street in Midtown / Museum District 

Buffalo Bayou Torch - Bridge Adornment as a form of public art

Buffalo Bayou Torch

Public Art on the Bridge: Gulf Freeway Bridge over Buffalo Bayou
on the edge of Downtown Houston 

Sun-blessed Dandelion Fountain on Allen Parkway

Dandelion Fountain detail 

Gus Wortham Memorial Fountain on the banks of Buffalo Bayou near AIG Tower

"Tolerance" Sculptures by Jaume Plensa at Buffalo Bayou Rosemont Bridge (Montrose Blvd @ Allen Parkway)

Plensa sculptures Dedication Plaque 2121 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

No human being is illegal (mural)

No human being is illegal (mural on Fulton Street) near the erstwhile Donerakis

Ningun Ser Humano Es Ilegal (No Human Being Is Illegal)