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The Rothko Chapel

The Rothko Chapel

Houston, TX USA

Mark Rothko (1903 - 1970)

Comissioned by Dominique de Menil in 1964. Dedicated in 1971.

Inside a fortress-like sanctuary, the artist Mark Rothko boldly painted nothing but black to symbolize the limitless eternity of the Creator. The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational sacred space providing a place for worship, meditation and prayer for people of all faiths and beliefs.

 

For my friend Rein who boldly uploaded a picture of nothing but black!

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Uploaded on January 29, 2011
Taken on January 29, 2011