Revisiting the Rothko Chapel at 55: Book Talk & Signing

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Join us for a book talk and signing event featuring authors Annie Cohen-Solal and David N. Myers discussing their book Revisiting the Rothko Chapel (2024). The conversation, moderated by Rothko Chapel President Abdullah Antepli, explores the profound intersections of democracy, art, and sacred space. Presented in partnership with Villa Albertine and the French Consulate, this international and interdisciplinary gathering invites audiences to experience the Chapel with fresh perspective and renewed understanding on its 55th anniversary. The event is in-person with chair seating and operates on a pay-what-you-can basis from $0-30. Limited copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. About the presenters: Annie Cohen-Solal is a Distinguished Professor at Bocconi University in Milan in the Department of Social and Political Sciences. After earning her PhD from the Sorbonne, she led an academic career across Berlin, Jerusalem, New York, and Paris, gaining international recognition as a writer and curator on themes of art and immigration. Born in Algiers, she lives between Paris, Cortona, and Milan. David N. Myers is a Distinguished Professor of History and the Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History in the UCLA History Department. He was the founding director of the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy from 2017-2026 and currently serves as director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which includes the Initiative to Study Hate and the Dialogue across Difference Initiative.