An exhibition of more than 50 paintings that trace the career of Mark Rothko. The MFAH is the only U.S. venue for this exhibition, which has been organized by MFAH…
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Harry Cooper, Ph.D., Modern Art Curator at the National Gallery of Art, examines Rothko’s turn to dark, expansive paintings in the 1960s and the role of darkness in his previous…
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Art Historian Eileen Costello, Ph.D. shares insights into Rothko’s desire to create a distinct space to house his site-specific paintings. She discusses the architectural nature of Rothko’s paintings and how…
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For the Rothko Chapel’s 40th anniversary, the Menil Collection presents Thomas E. Crow, Professor of Modern Art at New York University, a contributing editor of Artforum, co-editor of the book…
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Announcing a New Glasstire Virtual Artist-in-Residence Project by Mark Menjivar
by Glasstireby GlasstireGlasstire is pleased to announce the launch of a new project by San Antonio-based artist Mark Menjivar.
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For registration to this online event, go here. From Architecture Center Houston: “Join ArCH and architectural historian Stephen Fox for a conversation on the history of the Rothko Chapel and…
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To register for this livestream event, go here. “Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream lecture and conversation with art historian Sheldon Nodelman and Christopher Rothko. In 1997, Sheldon Nodelman…
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Today: Sotheby’s Hosts Virtual Panel to Celebrate Rothko Chapel’s 50th Anniversary
by Glasstireby GlasstireThe live webinar is free and open to the public. It will be streamed on Sotheby’s website today, February 4th, at 12:30pm CST.
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After extensive renovations, the Chapel is slated to reopen sometime this fall.
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The award's 2020 focus on climate justice is echoed in the works of this year's honorees.
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Since 1986 the Rothko Chapel has given the award to human rights activists who often work under extraordinary circumstances in the advancement of human rights.
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Envisioned as the gateway to the expanded campus, a new Visitor Welcome House, just North of the Chapel, will also open in March.
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Light and the Rothko Chapel’s Architectural Design: A Panel Discussion
by Brandon Zechby Brandon ZechThough the Chapel's original design included a large skylight, the Texas sun was too intense for the building.
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Beginning on March 4, 2019, Houston's Rothko Chapel will be temporarily closed while improvements, upgrades, and new constructions are added to the building and its campus.
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Last Friday, May 18, Houston’s Rothko Chapel was vandalized by an unknown person, reports Allyn West of the Houston Chronicle. Physical damage to the chapel and its surrounding grounds was limited —…
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This Week: World Premiere of Opera about the Rothko Chapel and Dominique de Menil
by Paula Newtonby Paula NewtonOn Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present the world premiere of Some Light Emerges, a musical celebration of Houston’s social history, visual…
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Vanity Fair has a long, fascinating piece on long-time Houston socialite Lynn Wyatt, filled with so many intriguing stories and so many glamorous names that it seems almost impossible to…
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Have you ever noticed how Rothko always gets a bench?
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A symposium discussing Mark Rothko’s career. For a full list of speakers and events, go here.