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In celebration of 50 years since Mark Rothko was commissioned to create the Chapel, we are presenting The Contemplating Rothko Series, featuring art historians, curators, and musicians.
Rothko Chapel presents Mark Rothko: The Houston Connection. A talk by Chelby King (pictured).
How did John and Dominique de Menil come to commission Mark Rothko to create his masterpiece, the Rothko Chapel, in Houston?
Art historian Chelby King discusses Houston art professor Jermayne McAgy’s influence on the de Menil’s commission and her connection to Rothko.
Chelby King was awarded a M.A. in art history from
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Talk at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 for guests who RSVP. All seats open at 6:45PM. A reception on the plaza follows the program.
We kindly ask that you do not operate cell phones, laptops, cameras and other electronic devices inside the Chapel. Please no photography of any kind inside the Chapel. Food and beverages are not permitted inside of the Chapel. Items such as backpacks, luggage, and umbrellas must be left in the Chapel foyer.
LOCATION
3900 Yupon (at Sul Ross), Houston, TX 77006