Scope and Contents Art critic Sister Wendy Beckett dies aged 88 By Press Association 2019 Sister Wendy Beckett deathSister Wendy Beckett death 0 commentSister Wendy Beckett, the Roman Catholic nun who became an unlikely television star in later life, has died aged 88.Sister Wendy found unexpected fame in the 1990s presenting a series of popular art programmes for the BBC.According to her publicist, Sister Wendy died from “a combination of old age and health...

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Scope and Contents A New Way of Seeing Art By Richard Barons | December 27, 2018 - 11:04am William Middleton Tim Walker“Double Vision” William Middleton Knopf, $40It is hard to imagine a time when works by artists like Max Ernst or Joseph Cornell were seen as inscrutable. Magritte is now a 20th-century old master, as is Andy Warhol. And while Cy Twombly, Mark Rothko, Yves Klein, and Robert Rauschenberg along with Clyfford Still may continue to befuddle an uninitiated museum visitor,...

Scope and Contents Restoring Rothko Chapel, Renovating Houston Campus In $30M Multi-Phase Project Cynthia Lescalleet Cynthia Lescalleet Contributor Real Estate I profile intriguing real estate projects in and around Houston.An oasis for the intellect and the spirit, Rothko Chapel in Houston will begin a restoration and renovation project in March 2019.Courtesy of Rothko Chapel, Photo by Runway ProductionsRothko Chapel in Houston is open every day and open to all, but come March 2019,...

Scope and Contents Missing the Point Posted on December 30, 2018 The day after Christmas, I sat in a dark room staring at 14 large canvases painted in deep purples and blacks, hung in an octagonal building known as the Rothko Chapel.I grew aware of this chapel because of a poem by Jesse Bertron in Ruminate magazine titled “Outside the Rothko Chapel, Where Big John’s Eyes Appeared upon the Canvas on the Eastern Wall.” It was one of the best poems I read this year. The speaker talks about...

Scope and Contents Family Fun: MLK Day celebrations, Houston Auto Show Updated 7:35 am CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 The 2019 edition of Houston Auto Show opens on Wednesday at the NRG Center. Photo: Courtesy PhotoPhoto: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of 7The 2019 edition of Houston Auto Show opens on Wednesday at the NRG Center.Bilingual exhibit is designed to introduce biology-based science to the public and inspire future scientists and science-lab leaders in the...

Scope and Contents 7 festive and inspirational celebrations for MLK Day 2019 in Houston By Craig D. Lindsey Jan 18, 2019, 2:40 pm 10 4 Rothko Chapel Visit Rothko Chapel for a reverent tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo courtesy of Rothko ChapelWhile some may see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a break from work or school, for many, it's a time to honor and salute the slain preacher/activist and all the work he put in during the civil rights movement.Many organizations will...

Scope and Contents Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Visit Houston Fathom Fathom Contributor Travel TRAVEL REINVENTED. Get inspired. Plan your trip. Pack your bags.By Kate Donnelly for Fathom | The sun is back out in Houston. In fact, it’s hard to believe that just over a year ago, Hurricane Harvey’s destructive path ripped through the city, as it now seems more vibrant than ever. I’ve been visiting H-Town to see my sister and her family for more than a decade and in many ways feel much like an...

Scope and Contents Spotlight: How Music Relates to Other Art Forms As A Universal Language Music is a universal language and can be applied to any art form. Magnetic Jan 21, 2019Art OutsideCourtesy of FestivalIn a society that embraces so many different types of artistic creation, it might seem like there are plenty of boundaries separating classic art from cinema, cinema from comedy, and even comedy from music. However, you've be surprised at how many...

Scope and Contents Leah Shah with Visit Houston details lots of family fun this weekend This weekend’s events are ready to host you! Author: Great Day Houston Staff Published: 3:21 PM CST January 17, 2019 Updated: 3:22 PM CST January 17, 2019HOUSTON — For more information on Houston Happenings, log on to www.VisitHouston.com1 GALVESTON ISLAND CHILI QUEST AND BEER FEST:- Chili & Beer Tastings, Live Music, 5K Fun Run, Washer Pitching Tourney, Margarita Contest-...