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Broken Obelisk
Barnett Newman's dramatic steel sculpture rises over a reflecting pool outside the Rothko Chapel.
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What to Know
Broken Obelisk balances the form of an inverted, broken obelisk above a pyramid. Created by Barnett Newman and dedicated here to Martin Luther King Jr., the work asks for a slower look at its shape, balance, and relationship with the reflecting pool. Combine it with the Rothko Chapel campus while recognizing that outdoor access and admission to the chapel interior are separate questions. Check campus notices for conservation or construction work. Keep the pool and sculpture clear of climbing or contact.
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Address1410 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006, Houston
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