Rothko in Florence
Mark Rothko, No. 3/No. 13, 1949 © Digital Image, The Museum of Modern Art, New York / Scala, Firenze © 1998 by Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SIAE, Roma
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Exhibition Highlights
Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi is proud to present a major new exhibition dedicated to Mark Rothko, one of the most beloved figures in modern art. Curated by Christopher Rothko and Elena Geuna, "Rothko in Florence" is a special project designed specifically for our gallery to celebrate the artist’s unique bond with the city. Against the beautiful backdrop of the palazzo, you’ll discover how Rothko used color to create a sense of space that goes far beyond the canvas, finding a perfect balance between classical order and pure emotion.
The exhibition takes you through Rothko’s entire career, featuring over 70 works on loan from world-renowned institutions like MoMA and The Met in New York, the Tate in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.
Beyond the palazzo walls, the project continues across Florence at two sites that were deeply meaningful to Rothko. You can see his work in dialogue with Fra Angelico’s famous frescoes at the Museo di San Marco, and experience a unique installation in the magnificent Michelangelo-designed Vestibule of the Laurentian Library.