Best Rothko Chapel Podcasts (2025)

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Night of Ideas - Session 4 - 03282025 1:10:52

16d ago1:10:52

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"The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science," Talk by Dr. Peter Hotez, epidemiologist & professorVilla Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas,” took place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event brought together thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in late…

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Night of Ideas - Session 3 - 03282025 20:56

16d ago20:56

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“The Advocacy Power of Music & Poetry,” Performance & Discussion with Toni Hickman & Sofia Heyl Special Thanks to Community Partner ReelAbilitiesVilla Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas,” took place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event brought together thought leaders, activists, perf…

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Night of Ideas - Session 2 - 03282025 23:34

16d ago23:34

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"Texas Through Women’s Minds," Talk by Prune Antoine, French writer and resident of Villa AlbertineVilla Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas,” took place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event brought together thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the p…

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Night of Ideas - Session 1-03282025 50:39

16d ago50:39

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“Connecting through Music & Medicine,” Performance by Texas Medical Center OrchestraVilla Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas,” took place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event brought together thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in late-n…

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African Creativity Today with Idris Elba 29:16

5M ago29:16

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In this episode, actor, filmmaker, musician and activist, Idris Elba discusses the influence and growth of African art and the creative industries on the global stage with host Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Editor of Semafor Africa, Dana Enduno Ferriera, CEO and Founder of Pavillon54, a digital platform for sharing and promoting art from the African …

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Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:10

5M ago56:10

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Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

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Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 41:21

5M ago41:21

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In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

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Radical Modernity: From Bloomsbury to Charleston, with Kim Jones and Darren Clarke 40:48

5M ago40:48

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In this episode, writer, academic and critic Frances Wilson is joined by Artistic Director of Dior Homme and Vice President of Charleston, Kim Jones, Dr Darren Clarke, Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Charleston and Sotheby’s, and Jen Hardie, Director and Senior Specialist in Modern British & Irish Art at Sotheby’s in London, for a …

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London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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London: The Golden Age, with James Stourton 35:08

5M ago35:08

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London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

5M ago56:30

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With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

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Lucian Freud and Portraits from Chatsworth, with Bella Freud 43:33

12M ago43:33

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In this episode, director of the National Portrait Gallery and trustee of Chatsworth House Trust, Nicholas Cullinan, is joined by Bella Freud, daughter of artist Lucian Freud, for a conversation that examines the stories behind three portraits of the Devonshire family painted by Lucian Freud. These include the famous ‘Woman in a White Shirt’, which…

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Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health 1:22:18

1y ago1:22:18

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This year's observance provided space for learning, restoration, and renewal through a conversation and meditative moment on sustaining action focused particularly on youth organizers working for climate justice and community health.Inspired by the 2023 ruling in the Held v. Montana case on the state’s constitutional rights to health, representativ…

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The Rothko Chapel, with Christopher Rothko and Dr. David Anfam 36:29

1y ago36:29

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In this episode, Professor Shahidha Bari is joined by Christopher Rothko, custodian of the Rothko legacy, Dr David Anfam, curator and writer, and Lisa Dennison, Sotheby’s Chairman of the Americas for a conversation about The Rothko Chapel for an inside glimpse into the history of the chapel, its ambitions for the future and the part it plays in Rot…

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Impressionism and its Legacy 29:50

1y ago29:50

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In this episode, Helen Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe is joined by Paul Signac’s great granddaughter Charlotte Hellman, artist Erik Madigan Heck, and the National Gallery’s Christopher Riopelle for a conversation about the revolutionary impact made by the Impressionists. This podcast was originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London in February …

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“Simple Gifts” featuring River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Led by conductor Delyana Lazarova, people experienced Aaron Copland’s iconic tone poem Appalachian Spring in its original 13-piece version, along with the world premiere of a new companion work by James Stephenson—as Houston Contemporary Dance Company, choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Marlana Doyle.…

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2024 Annual MLK Birthday Observance: Public Health Epidemic of Gun Violence 1:49:18

1+ y ago1:49:18

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Gun violence in the United States—the country with the highest gun ownership per capita—is an entrenched public health issue that impacts Americans across demographics and geographies. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 327 people a day are shot in the US, and 42,654 die from gun violence each year. Since the 1990s, Texas fi…

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Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

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In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

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Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

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Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

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Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

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Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

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There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

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Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

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In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

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Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

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In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

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Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

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Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

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Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

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In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

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Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

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For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

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Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

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Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

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Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

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The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

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Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

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World AIDS Day Observance: “The HOMEGOING Concert—a sonic memorial” 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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"loss. nothing. memorial: the HOMEGOING Concert—a sonic memorial" focuses on the impact of the AIDS crisis in Black communities in the United States between 1980-2005. This music honors fallen Black queer musicians, choir directors and singers. Songs performed are written to and about musicians, singers and choir directors from the Black church tra…

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Time Of Remembrance: Contemplating Cycles of Life & Death 44:38

1+ y ago44:38

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Community members contemplated cycles of life and death with music, poetry, and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint’s Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This year's offering focused on the loss of children, with remarks from local peer support group The Compassionate Friends - Houston Inner Loop Cha…

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Book Release: A Master Class on Being Human 1:03:27

1+ y ago1:03:27

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Beginning in 2020, Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn exchanged a series of email conversations that together form the basis for the book A Master Class on Being Human: A Black Christian and a Black Secular Humanist on Religion, Race, and Justice (Beacon Press 2023). In this time of marked polarization in our communal life, the authors embarked on an ex…

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Morning Ragas & Poetry for International Day of Peace 1:47:08

1+ y ago1:47:08

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In collaboration with Jaipur Literature Festival Houston, the Rothko Chapel hosted classical Indian quartet Anirudh Varma Collective and Houston Poet Laurate Aris Kian for a contemplatived morning music and poetry experience inside the sanctuary followed by light bites on the Plaza. About the presentersThe spirit of the iconic Jaipur Literature Fes…

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“Will and Soul” Concert featuring Loop38 1:24:47

2y ago1:24:47

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Loop38 explores human creativity, perseverance, and all that binds us all together. Works by George Lewis and Chen Yi look inward, considering humanity's inherent creativity and life force, while Carolyn Chen's work looks outward, contemplating our relationship with the environment. Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton joins the musicians of Loop38 to present t…

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Neighborhood Community Day with Ars Lyrica 32:50

2y ago32:50

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People Enjoyed an afternoon of free art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of our vibrant neighborhood. Participating organizations include: DACAMERA, Houston Center for Photography, Inprint, The Menil Collection, Pride Chorus Houston, Rothko Chapel, Writers in the Schools (WITS), and Watercolor Art Society. Ars Lyrica presented a…

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2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony 1:43:54

2y ago1:43:54

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Since 1986, the Rothko Chapel has given the Óscar Romero Award in recognition of courageous, grassroots human rights advocacy. This award is named in honor of Saint Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was assassinated in March 1980 while conducting Catholic Mass in a local hospital chapel. He is recognized internationally for his vocal opposition aga…

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2023 International Women’s Day Observance 1:13:57

2y ago1:13:57

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Reflect on women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements with a call to collective action for accelerating gender equity. This year’s global theme set by the United Nations is “Embrace Equity”, which involves challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination and bias, and cultivating inclusive environments and systems. Bea…

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Dorothy Roberts: Annual Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights 1:43:11

2+ y ago1:43:11

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“The Long Struggle to Abolish Reproductive Slavery” with Dorothy RobertsAnnual Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human RightsPresented in partnership with the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at UT-Austin School of LawThe Rothko Chapel and the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Cen…

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2023 Annual MLK Birthday Observance 1:31:19

2+ y ago1:31:19

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In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and The Gordon Parks Foundation, the 2023 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present. Inspired by the MFAH’s current exhibition Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power, panelists share their…

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2022.07.22 “Little Central America, 1984”: A Sanctuary Then, and Now 1:21:22

2+ y ago1:21:22

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“Little Central America, 1984”: A Sanctuary Then, and NowPresented in partnership with DiverseWorksPay What You Can $5-20 | In-person event with chair seatingIn advance of the Houston premiere of “Little Central America, 1984,” a performance that reanimates the history of the Sanctuary Movement that offered safe space to refugees fleeing Central Am…

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2022.12.01 World Aids Day 39:58

2+ y ago39:58

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2022.12.01 World Aids Day by Rothko ChapelBy Rothko Chapel

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Time Of Remembrance 11 - 02 - 2022 59:31

2+ y ago59:31

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Community members contemplated cycles of life and death across cultures with music, poetry and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint’s Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Attendees were invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passe…

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Songs for Justice: 2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration 1:47:21

3+ y ago1:47:21

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Songs for Justice: A Series Exploring Music in Social Justice Movements2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration in partnership with Community Music Center of HoustonIn 2022, the Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Justice, a series of concerts and conversations exploring the role that music plays to further social justice movements, addressing today’s ine…

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World AIDS Day 12.1.21 36:56

3+ y ago36:56

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In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Rothko Chapel hosted a morning observance to show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS.The morning program included live music, personal testimonials, and guided reflection. Shadawn McCants, Owner and Clinical Director of Know and Live Counseling and…

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Defending & Advancing the Rights of Immigrants 10.13.21 1:29:00

3+ y ago1:29:00

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Charles Kamasaki (Unidos US) & Sister Norma Pimentel (Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley) engaged in a timely conversation exploring immigrants' rights in the US, including how they have historically been understood and changed over time, and the current policy decisions that drive today's US immigration issues. Charles Kamasaki shared a n…

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Rothko Chapel Revisited with Sheldon Nodelman & Christopher Rothko 6.9.21 1:23:46

3+ y ago1:23:46

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The Rothko Chapel presented a livestream lecture and conversation with art historian Sheldon Nodelman and Christopher Rothko. In 1997, Nodelman authored Rothko Chapel Paintings: Origin, Structure, Meaning, where he explored the Rothko Chapel as "a masterpiece of twentieth century art and incontestably the greatest work of pictorial installation to …

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American Indian Worldview and the Concept of Rights 9.30.21 1:38:14

3+ y ago1:38:14

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Tink Tinker and Dina Gilio-Whitaker engaged in dialogue moderated by Suzanne Benally exploring the concept of rights for the American Indian people. Juxtaposed to western frameworks that focus on individual rights, for American Indians the idea of rights has often been used against the collective interests of tribal nations because the philosophica…

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The Struggle for Equality: LGBTQIA+ Rights 9.8.21 1:28:05

3+ y ago1:28:05

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JoDee Winterhof, Senior Vice President for Policy and Political Affairs at Human Rights Campaign and Adri Perez, Policy & Advocacy Strategist at ACLU of Texas discussed the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the US. JoDee Winterhof addressed national LGBTQIA+ issues and initiatives, followed by Adri Perez who focused on the state of Texas. A moderated con…

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Contemplation & Sound: Mindfulness for Families 8.4.21 58:52

4y ago58:52

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Texas Children's Hospital Music Therapists Marial Biard and Hillary Gómez presented a family-oriented, interactive contemplative experience focused on mindfulness and music. Join us in 3 different approaches to achieving mindfulness through music at any age!About the Twelve Moments seriesSince 2005, the Rothko Chapel has shared a monthly contemplat…

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Our Moral Obligation: Ensuring the Dignity of All 7.22.21 1:35:51

4y ago1:35:51

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Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival, addressed his perspective on US civil rights through a moral and faith-based lens. Rev. Dr. Barber shared historical and contemporary experiences of organizing around issues of economic…

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