Great Art and Enlightened Patronage: Dominique and John de Menil with William Middleton

Dominique and John de Menil, both born in Paris, became influential art collectors after moving to America during WWII. Settling in Houston, they built a modernist house by Philip Johnson, the Rothko Chapel with 14 Mark Rothko panels, and The Menil Collection museum by Renzo Piano, housing over 15,000 works of art. Their dedication to leading artists enriched Houston’s cultural landscape and the American art world. Join William Middleton to explore the Menils’ legacy and discuss his book, Double Vision, the first biography of these Franco-American collectors.