Tate lends Seagram murals by Rothko to exhibition in Paris

One of the Tate's best-loved attractions, a room dedicated to the purple, orange and brown Seagram murals of Mark Rothko, will be loaned to the “Fondation Louis Vuitton” in Paris for an Abstract Expressionism retrospective exhibition this fall (October 18 to April 2, 2024).

In return, Tate Modern was loaned and will soon exhibit a series of works by Joan Mitchell that were exhibited by the foundation last year.

Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was an American painter known for his unique approach to color and form. In his works, he explored philosophical and emotional issues, using layers of saturated colors to create sensations and explore themes such as human existence and spirituality. Mark Rothko is considered one of the most important post-World War II modernist painters. His radical refusal to copy nature reduced painting to large, vibrant fields of color. His works were an influence on the development of monochrome painting. He is often identified with the American Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1950s and the Color Field movement of the 1960s, although he vehemently denied that his work was part of these movements. Some of his best-known works include "Black on Maroon", No. 61 (Rust and Blue), Entrance to Subway, Green and Maroon, among others. His unique style influenced many subsequent artists and is still widely respected and celebrated in contemporary art.