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Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous

2019 · 90 min · Documentary

This documentary explores the life and monumental work of Mark Rothko, the Latvian-born master of abstract expressionism, tracing the vision behind his luminous fields of color. An art-history portrait.

Why it’s here

An American documentary on Daugavpils-born painter Mark Rothko and the formation of his identity.

Runtime
90 min
Genre
Documentary
Mood
thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · documentary viewers
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