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10/29/2026

Niki de Saint Phalle was born on this day.

At the Menil Bookstore, find the Menil publication "Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s"—which focuses on the artist's Tirs and Nanas works as works of radical performance and feminist art—among other titles highlighting the French American artist's ouevre.

The store is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/28/2026

Visit the Menil Bookstore and browse a variety of titles exploring funerary histories, vampire panics, and more.

10/27/2026

Liven up your next soiree with "Uneasy Elixirs: 50 Curious Cocktails Inspired by the Works of Edward Gorey." Paired with Gorey's humorously macabre illustrations as well as photographs, the book presents a wicked mix of libations, potions, and aperitifs for any gathering.

Explore activity kits, games, and more at the Menil Bookstore, open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/23/2026

Explore the architecture titles available at the Menil Bookstore, including "Luis Barragán: His Library." Offering an intimate exploration of the architect's personal library in Mexico City, the volume presents the library as a living archive whose qualities of serenity and stillness informed Barragán's approach to architecture.

Swing by the shop this weekend and browse a variety of books, gifts, and more. The bookstore is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/20/2026

The new title "Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony" examines Henri Matisse's interdisciplinary practice, notably the dialogue between the artist's two- and three-dimensional work. The catalogue accompanies an earlier landmark exhibition of Matisse's paintings, works on paper, and sculptures.

Visit the Menil Bookstore to purchase the new publication and browse a variety of art titles, fiction and nonfiction books, and gifts. The shop is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/15/2026

Visit the Menil Bookstore and dive into color theory through a variety of titles and kits.

In "Color Struck!", art historian Richard Powell examines the historical and cultural contexts behind the paint and pigments used by Alma Thomas, Sam Gilliam, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, among other artists. Explore hundreds of color combinations through "The Box of Swatches" and two volumes of Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations."

10/14/2026

The first person to publish a book of photographic prints, amateur botanist Anna Atkins captured the minute details of British algae through hundreds of cyanotypes. The title "Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes" is the first to reprint the entirety of her images of algae and ferns.

Stop by the Menil Bookstore to purchase a copy. The shop is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/13/2026

See Jitish Kallat's monumental, site-specific wall drawing on display in the Menil Drawing Institute, then stop by the Menil Bookstore to browse related titles, including "Jitish Kallat."

The monograph, accompanying the artist's 2017 retrospective in New Delhi, presents an expansive view of Kallat's practice spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.

Signed copies are available at the bookstore.

10/09/2026

Explore typography and textiles in new ways through these titles available at the Menil Bookstore.

The type specimen "Alphabettes Soup: Feminist Approaches to Type" celebrates a decade of the Alphabettes online network and its feminist-based approaches to type, including research, design, and community-building. "Women Textile Designers" charts the textile industry's transformation, featuring printed, woven, and embroidered fabrics by key designers.

The bookstore is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

10/08/2026

Terry Winters created a special-edition lithograph in celebration of the new exhibition "Vitalized Geometry" at the Menil Collection. The print features the show's title, dates, and featured artworks in the artist's handwriting.

Purchase a numbered, limited-edition print, in-store only at the Menil Bookstore.

Address

1524 Sul Ross Street
Houston, TX
77006

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

Telephone

+17135353180

Website

https://bookstore.menil.org/

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