A Break in the City

01/19/15 12:30pm

A Break in the City

Broken Obelisk by Barnett Newman, Rothko Chapel, Menil Collection, Houston

Today being Martin Luther King Jr. Day and all, Swamplot is taking a breather, along with some but not all of you. Check back with us tomorrow and most days thereafter for continuing coverage of Houston real estate goings-on.

Photo of Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk and Rothko Chapel: Ed Uthman [license]

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14 Comment

spiteful January 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm

great image choice for today – some interesting history of the sculpture:
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2008/oct/22/barnett-newman-obelisk
Shannon January 19, 2015 at 9:02 pm

I never cared for the Broken Obelisk Memorial, it just never did much for me. It doesn’t instill awe or reverence. I no doubt feel MLK was a great man, but it’s annoying that they combined the Father of our Country and The Great Emancipator’s BD into one over arcing lame ass Presidents Day, that few even observe. I think all three deserve their own day, anything less is absurd.
JT January 20, 2015 at 5:49 am

Uhhhh ……someone sniffing glue much? President’s Day has been the third Monday in February for 40+ years. It has nothing to do with MLK Day.
Robert Boyd January 20, 2015 at 8:17 am

Even on Swamplot’s day off, a stinkbomb from Shannon. Nice to know that there are some things we can count on.
Semper Fudge January 20, 2015 at 10:01 am

Shannon pisses and moans about every goddamn thing on the planet. Ohhhhh this sunshine is too BRIGHT it just doesn’t do it for me. Broken Obelisk is a beautiful statue. The end.
Memebag January 20, 2015 at 10:26 am

I’m not a fan of Broken Obelisk, either, Shannon.
Shannon January 20, 2015 at 3:31 pm

Did I say anything about there not bring a Presidents Day? You see people, the US used to observe both Lincoln and Washington’s BD, but now these two great Americans get to combine BD’s and share a day with all other Presidents, like the great Warren G Harding and Andrew Johnson. My argument has merit, so make arguments against it, but lose the indignation, I doubt any of you marched on Selma…..
anonymous January 20, 2015 at 4:11 pm

The Broken Obelisk is quite beautiful. I’m a fan.
JT January 20, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Guess it would be like designating all Shannon’s birthdays on one day. Can you imagine how Shannon Doherty would feel–she couldn’t be the uber b&%#h any longer.
Shannon January 20, 2015 at 8:21 pm

She spells her name Shannen. At least get your insults, correct;)
Shannon January 20, 2015 at 8:22 pm

I can’t help but notice the one fan of that stupid broken obelisk is….anonymous (nice move)
Maggie_May January 21, 2015 at 9:56 am

I find the Broken Obelisk quite impressive.
Shannon January 21, 2015 at 2:24 pm

Well, Rod Stewart wears hot pants, so what does he know about an obelisk.
anonymous January 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm

My Mamma named me.