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A sacred art space open to all since 1971. Commissioned by John and Dominique de Menil, the Rothko Chapel is an interfaith sacred art space housing 14 large-scale murals by artist Mark Rothko. On the grounds is the "Broken Obelisk" sculpture by Barnett Newman, dedicated to the human rights legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.A sacred art space open to all since 1971. Commissioned by John and Dominique de Menil, the Rothko Chapel is an interfaith sacred art space housing 14 large-scale murals by artist Mark Rothko. On the grounds is the "Broken Obelisk" sculpture by Barnett Newman, dedicated to the human rights legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.