HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Airports has teamed up with self-proclaimed "Houstorian" James Glassman to launch H-Tones, a fresh art installation at the International Arrivals hallway at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), turning it into a cool, colorful gallery.
The exhibit celebrates Houston's colors, culture, and pride. The 660-foot-long display has 32 huge, see-through panels, each uniquely made and named by Glassman, inspired by Pantone color swatches. CW39 compiled a glossary of the 32 unique colors representing Houston:
James Glassman H-Tones Glossary: • Armadillo – A small, armored mammal native to Texas and the Gulf Coast region, often seen in Houston’s surrounding bayous and suburbs. In Houston pop culture, the armadillo has been embraced as a quirky Texas symbol. • Astroturf