Thanks for the intriguing comments on the Rothko show, Samuel. You always have an interesting perspective. I really enjoyed the exhibit even though it became more difficult to linger with his paintings as I progressed through the show. It was a lot to take in.
What an artist who stood by his values! Thanks for taking me a little bit through the exhibition with your words. I‘m looking forward to your press updates as it is such an interesting topic in my view!
Thank you for your inspiring writing attending Rothko's pieces...what a treat to see those works live!... juicy comments and associations ... his works, to me, they speak about relationship...
The play "Red" about his painting the murals for the Seagram's building was outstanding. Saw it with Al Molina as Rothko. This may not probably be a popular statement to make here, but BTW I have also had lunch at this restaurant - it was a beautiful space designed primarily by Philip Johnson in Mies' gorgeous building. I suggest that generalizations are to be regarded as suspect- shortcut thinking - whether about billionaires (eg the one Rothko made about those dining there, as well as perhaps any slings and arrows shot toward Arnault of LVHM) or about anyone else (Gen z, Old people, gays, red states... and so on).. Nassim Taleb has some nice thoughts about this - throwing out the outliers (or not looking for them) to make one's theory work and risking a misinterpretation of the situation... Any way, without some of those rich people, there wouldn't be much art out there - someone has to buy it or commission it. At least there wouldn't be art on the scale that Rothko and co liked to paint - he didn't create modest little pieces but rather big statement ones - he just wanted to make his statement in paint not dollar/euro bills..
Thanks for the intriguing comments on the Rothko show, Samuel. You always have an interesting perspective. I really enjoyed the exhibit even though it became more difficult to linger with his paintings as I progressed through the show. It was a lot to take in.
Beautiful. The last lines punched me in the gut.
What an artist who stood by his values! Thanks for taking me a little bit through the exhibition with your words. I‘m looking forward to your press updates as it is such an interesting topic in my view!
Absolutely wonderful. I love your journey through drafts and what each means. You're a gifted observer and writer.
Rothko certainly lived the stereotypical artist's experience, including his death.
Thank you for your inspiring writing attending Rothko's pieces...what a treat to see those works live!... juicy comments and associations ... his works, to me, they speak about relationship...
The play "Red" about his painting the murals for the Seagram's building was outstanding. Saw it with Al Molina as Rothko. This may not probably be a popular statement to make here, but BTW I have also had lunch at this restaurant - it was a beautiful space designed primarily by Philip Johnson in Mies' gorgeous building. I suggest that generalizations are to be regarded as suspect- shortcut thinking - whether about billionaires (eg the one Rothko made about those dining there, as well as perhaps any slings and arrows shot toward Arnault of LVHM) or about anyone else (Gen z, Old people, gays, red states... and so on).. Nassim Taleb has some nice thoughts about this - throwing out the outliers (or not looking for them) to make one's theory work and risking a misinterpretation of the situation... Any way, without some of those rich people, there wouldn't be much art out there - someone has to buy it or commission it. At least there wouldn't be art on the scale that Rothko and co liked to paint - he didn't create modest little pieces but rather big statement ones - he just wanted to make his statement in paint not dollar/euro bills..
A brilliant mixture of observation, interpretation and storytelling - I can’t wait to head over and immerse myself in Rothko’s paintings soon.
Glad you got to the exhibit Samuel. And that we agree on those late paintings. You described them most eloquently. Happy Holidays!!
re point #1 .. no ! 🦎🏴☠️