The MFAH Shop hosts a major book event that welcomes more than 30 artists who are represented in the newly released survey Texas Abstract: Modern | Contemporary. This gathering celebrates the individuals who have established and continue to drive Texas' relevance to Abstract art, both statewide and internationally.

Artists featured in the book will be present to sign copies, including David Aylsworth, Gertrude Barnstone, Kristen Cliburn, Lucinda Cobley, Pat Colville, Brad Ellis, Ibsen Espada, Garland Fielder, Henri Gadbois, Linnea Glatt, Larry Graeber, Sam Gummelt, Roberta Harris, Jane Helslander, Jane Honovich, Terrell James, Michael Kennaugh, Leila McConnell, Jesús Moroles, Steve Murphy, Tom Orr, McKay Otto, Aaron Parazette, John Pomara, Sam Reveles, Robert Rogan, Margo Sawyer, George Schroeder, Howard Sherman, Charlotte Smith, Richard Stout, Lorraine Tady, Mac Whitney, Leslie Wilkes and Sydney Yeager.

Author Jim Edwards and additional artists in the book, Winston Lee Mascarenhas and Joan Winter, are unable to attend but will sign copies in advance.