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The Painting that Changed Mark Rothko’s Career

28 October | New York

In this episode of Expert Voices, David Galperin examines the painting that entirely shifted the remaining decade of Mark Rothko’s career. In 1958, Rothko’s transforms his color palette into the somber, meditative colors intended to provoke a submersive, awe-inspiring event upon viewing. Learn how in Untitled (Black on Maroon), Rothko embarks on this endeavor for the very first time. Untitled (Black on Maroon) is a highlight of the Contemporary Art Evening auction (28 October 2020, New York).

Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale

28 October 2020 | 7:00 PM EDT | New York

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