The Rothko Chapel announces Temporary Closure due to Hurricane Damage

Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Rothko Chapel announces Temporary Closure due to Hurricane Damage

Due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month, the Rothko Chapel has determined that it must remain closed to the public for an indefinite period of time.

Exceptionally heavy rain and gale-force winds during the storm resulted in some leakage through the Chapel’s roof. Part of the ceiling and several walls sustained water damage, and three of Mark Rothko’s panels were also affected to varying degrees. The Chapel has engaged Whitten & Proctor Fine Art Conservation, one of the premier art-conservation firms in the USA, to lead the conservation analysis and assessment, with the full cost of repairs and the extent of the damage still being determined.

"We are deeply saddened by the impact of the hurricane on the Chapel and across Houston," said Executive Director David Leslie. "The Chapel’s continued stewardship of this beloved cultural and sacred site, renowned for its Mark Rothko panels, remains our highest priority, and the closure will ensure that the necessary repairs and restorations can be made as effectively and completely as required. Our focus now is on the restoration of the building and panels, and on continuing our mission of both contemplation and action at the intersection of art, spirituality, and human rights.”

Main Image: The Rothko Chapel. Photo: Elizabeth Felicella, courtesy Rothko Chapel.

 

Stephanie Cime

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