Rothko Chapel

The Rothko Chapel is a center open to all beliefs and religions in Houston, Texas, in the southern United States. Was founded by John and Dominique de Menil in 1971.1 The chapel is an independent institution, which offers a spiritual sanctuary for people of all religions and a meditation space inspired by the paintings of Mark Rothko (1903-1970). The artist received the commission from the De Menil in 1965 and worked closely with the architects to create the octagonal plan with a central space of meditation with overhead light, around which he would hang fourteen large canvases. It functions as a chapel, museum and forum in which ceremonies of all creeds, courses and conferences are held, seeking experience and knowledge of different spiritual traditions.



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