On September 17, the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils will celebrate the 122nd birthday of the Latvian-born artist Mark Rothko.
Kate Rothko Prizel will deliver a public lecture on his legacy and donate two Rothko drawings to the museum’s collection.
The drawings are compelling examples of Rothko’s early figurative work on paper, showing his expressive linework, keen eye for detail, and deliberate distortions of form that would eventually evolve into his iconic abstractions. The generous gift doubles the number of original Rothko works held by the museum and reflects the family’s continued support to its mission and strategic vision.