Scope and Contents Since the start of the new century, Houston’s art scene has positively exploded with cutting-edge galleries, non-profit art spaces, and star-studded exhibitions. This is partly attributable to a fifteen-year boom in the price of West Texas Intermediate crude, which has spawned a new wave of deep-pocketed patrons of the arts. But it was John and Dominique de Menil, two immigrants who arrived during World War II, who first conceived of Houston as a cultural capital and whose legacy has guided...

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Scope and Contents Upon reflection, it's hard to set your mind free Photo of Lisa Falkenberg Lisa Falkenberg Jan. 31, 2017 More Comments Print 2 1 of 2Houston Chronicle Columnist Lisa Falkenberg, June 2015, in Houston TX. (Billy Smith II/ Houston Chronicle)Photo: Billy Smith II 2 of 2Alejandro Chaoul leads a discussion during a meditation class for cancer patients.Photo: Karen Warren, StaffI have a little advice: Sit down and be quiet.No, I'm not channeling my inner Steve Bannon here....

Scope and Contents 10 Quiet Escapes In Houston, Texas Picture of Sabari Arcot Sabari Arcot Updated: 9 February 2017Even though Houston is known for its traffic and belligerent drivers, there are places of peace and serenity tucked away. These spots are for people who just need some quiet time to themselves. Sign Up. Get More. Do More. Read the Culture Trip newsletter. Because you want to see what's out there. For more information on how we use your data, see our privacy policy. Unsubscribe in...

Scope and Contents The South’s Best Museums 2017Follow us to your favorite spaces to relax, explore, and reflect. Valerie Fraser LuesseWhat’s the #1 museum in the South? We’ll give you a hint: It houses Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, Harriet Tubman’s Bible, Ancient Egyptian art, and remnants of a sunken slave ship.RELATED: The South's Best Small Towns 2017 The Smithsonian 1 of 11 Jon Hicks/Getty Images 1. SmithsonianWashington, D.C....

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Scope and Contents The Cult frontman Ian Astbury admires sheltering spirit of Rothko Chapel Andrew Dansby | May 16, 2017 The Cult, from left: Billy Duffy, Chris Wyse, Ian Astbury and John Tempesta Photo: Michael LavinePhoto: Michael Lavine Image 1 of 4 The Cult, from left: Billy Duffy, Chris Wyse, Ian Astbury and John TempestaAbout three years ago Beyoncé performed a Houston gig on a Friday night and then spent Saturday playing tourist in her hometown. After some roller...

Scope and Contents Sensory overload: how immersive art took top billing at music festivalsFrom Coachella and Panorama to more boutique events, immersive artwork is becoming a crucial part of the lineupJanelle ZaraTue 27 Dec 2016 09.05 EST Last modified on Thu 22 Feb 2018 11.20 ESTShares 471 Comments 12 Amsterdam-based visual artists Christopher Gabriel and Arnout Hulskamp AKA Children of the Light Amsterdam-based visual artists Christopher Gabriel and Arnout...

Scope and Contents Rothko Chapel's 'Obelisk' returns to its rightful placeBy Molly Glentzer Published 3:14 pm CST, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Workers give instructions to a crane operator as they move Barnett Newman's monumental sculpture "Broken Obelisk"back to its home in the reflection pool at the Rothko Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff / © 2016 Houston ChroniclePhoto: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Image 1 of 8Workers give instructions to a crane...

Scope and Contents Rothko Chapel Pays Tribute to World AIDS Day Honor the millions of people impacted by the virus at a twilight meditation on December 1.By Jeanne Lyons Davis 11/30/2016 at 12:15pm AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook287Share to TwitterShare to Google+Share to PinterestShare to SMSShare to EmailShare to Print Rothkoprogram fofypiImage: Rothko ChapelThe first of every December, people across the globe unite and show their support for people living with...