rothko-chapel:“I hope the Rothko Chapel will be a place where brotherhood will become a re
rothko-chapel:“I hope the Rothko Chapel will be a place where brotherhood will become a reality, a place where people will become aware of man’s total reality and will be moved to improve the world.” - Dominique de MenilDominique de Menil was born on March 23, 1908 in Paris, France. Dominique and her husband, John, would become synonymous with the words art, activism, and Houston. Through her tireless efforts she would establish two of Houston’s greatest cultural landmarks: the Rothko Chapel and the Menil Collection.Today we honor her legacy by continuing the work she left behind. Since it first opened its doors in 1971, the Rothko Chapel has served as a pilgrimage site for many, a quiet retreat for art lovers and spiritual seekers alike, and a center for education and awareness. These multiple facets of the Chapel are in so many ways reflections of Dominique’s own personality. Truly ahead of her time, she opened the door to the opportunities we have today for courageous conversations that nurture understanding, tolerance, and love. Happy Birthday, Dominique de Menil. Thank you for leaving this world in better shape than when you found it! -- source link