Episode 24: Meditations on Mark Rothko
“A painting is not a picture of an experience. It is the experience.”
Images Referenced:
Music Used:
The Andrews Sisters, "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen"
The Blue Dot Sessions, "A Simple Blur", "Thematic", "Cases to Rest", "Plate Grayscale", "Drone Thistle," "Sage the Hunter"
Dar Williams, "Mark Rothko Song"
Joe Dassin, “Les Champs-Elysees"
"Mark Rothko: Reflection" is on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston until July 1, 2018.
And, care of our dear friends at Sartle:
Our friend at the Lonely Palette Podcast records cool audio of visitors making observations at museums. We made a cool video from that audio. These are words about Mark Rothko, in all his abstract, colorful glory. -- Looking for more masterful art history podcast goodness?
Tamar Avishai