This richly illustrated exhibition catalog brings together an exceptional selection of works by Mark Rothko, including paintings exhibited in Italy for the first time.
The exhibition traces Rothko’s artistic evolution from his early figurative works, shaped by Expressionism and Surrealism, to the iconic color field paintings that established him as one of the leading figures of Abstract Expressionism.
At the heart of the catalog is Rothko’s transformative journey through Italy in 1950, an experience that profoundly influenced his artistic vision. Essays explore how encounters with the works of Giotto, Michelangelo, and Fra Angelico informed Rothko’s understanding of color, light, space, and spirituality, revealing unexpected connections between Renaissance painting and twentieth-century abstraction.
Featuring masterpieces on loan from prestigious international collections, including The Museum of Modern Art, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tate, Centre Pompidou, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the catalog offers fresh perspectives on Rothko’s legacy through essays by Christopher Rothko, David Breslin, Gerhard Wolf, and other leading scholars. A richly illustrated chronology, enhanced with previously unpublished photographs from the Rothko family archives, provides additional insight into the artist’s life and career.
An essential volume for collectors, scholars, and admirers of Mark Rothko, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, and modern American art.
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