Preview Screening of Art After Life
| What: The Fort Worth preview screening of Art After Life, a feature-length documentary produced and directed by Gabe Van Horn. When: Wednesday October 21, 2026Meet the artist at 6PM, film begins at 7PM. Where: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Texas3200 Darnell Street in Fort Worth’s Cultural District FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICSeating limited to 200, so please plan to arrive early!(No tickets, no reservations required) |
| Together, Edward and Marilyn’s lives reflect a rare union of artistic vision, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering partnership. Their story of love, creativity, and a lifetime immersed in one of the most dynamic artistic periods in modern history is one that deserves to be preserved and celebrated. This documentary will capture not only their individual talents but the enduring synergy of their shared life, giving audiences an intimate view of the Henrions’ extraordinary world. |
Current Exhibition – Gary Riggs Design Showroom
1025 N. Stemmons Freeway, Ste 550, Dallas TX
214-547-1054
Hours M-F – 9am-5pm
If you are in the Dallas area and haven’t been here yet, you are in for a treat! Legendary interior designer, Gary Riggs is featuring the works of Marilyn & Edward Henrion, exhibiting together for the first time, and the first public viewing ever of Edward’s works.
PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH BUDDY BROYLES….
“Do Not Go Gentle”: Art, Resilience, and Immortality at 94, featuring Marilyn Henrion
The Take-Aways…….
It’s Never Too Late to Start: Marilyn began creating her own fine art in her late 50s after working a 9-to-5 career and raising four children, demonstrating that creative callings have no age limit.
Embracing New Mediums: She shifted from painting to textiles and quilts because fabrics resonated with her in ways paint never did, later transitioning to creating custom fabrics using her own manipulated photography.
Adaptability Across Decades: In her 60s, Marilyn learned digital photography and Photoshop without formal classes, incorporating technology into her process to build unique visual compositions.
Courage and Resilience: During the political collapse of the Soviet Union, Marilyn was the only international participant to show up to an art symposium in Moscow, where she delivered a lecture to local artists transitioning into a free-market economy.
Authenticity Over Commercialism: Marilyn emphasizes creating work out of inner necessity and genuine love for the craft rather than altering art for financial gain or political trends.
Refining Beauty in Everyday Spaces: Her artistic focus shifted over time from urban geometry in New York to the intersection of the natural world and human presence in Texas, constantly seeking beauty in unexpected daily objects.
Art as a Permanent Legacy: Viewing art as a pursuit of human immortality, Marilyn sees her body of work—and an upcoming documentary about her and her late husband—as her primary legacy.
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