Mark Rothko: Reflection
An immersive display of 11 masterpieces by Mark Rothko (1903鈥�70), on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, invites visitors to contemplate the power of art to shape human experience. The installation opens with Rothko鈥檚 early painting Thru the Window (1938), on public view in the US for the first time, and Artist in his Studio (about 1628) by Rembrandt鈥攑ortraits of artists reflecting on the act of painting. Contrary to notions that Rothko鈥檚 work represented a dramatic break from past traditions, the side-by-side comparison positions him within the broader history of Western art. The exhibition鈥檚 other Rothko paintings showcase the full sweep of his career鈥攆rom early surrealist work to multiform compositions to classic color field paintings鈥攁nd trace his exploration of the expressive potential of color. Enveloped by the large-scale paintings in an intimate setting, viewers can experience Rothko鈥檚 work as the artist had originally intended.
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An immersive display of 11 masterpieces by Mark Rothko (1903鈥�70), on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, invites visitors to contemplate the power of art to shape human experience. The installation opens with Rothko鈥檚 early painting Thru the Window (1938), on public view in the US for the first time, and Artist in his Studio (about 1628) by Rembrandt鈥攑ortraits of artists reflecting on the act of painting. Contrary to notions that Rothko鈥檚 work represented a dramatic break from past traditions, the side-by-side comparison positions him within the broader history of Western art. The exhibition鈥檚 other Rothko paintings showcase the full sweep of his career鈥攆rom early surrealist work to multiform compositions to classic color field paintings鈥攁nd trace his exploration of the expressive potential of color. Enveloped by the large-scale paintings in an intimate setting, viewers can experience Rothko鈥檚 work as the artist had originally intended.
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