7.1K views · 286 reactions | Join us in honoring 50 years of the Rothko Chapel! Dedicated in 1971, the Rothko Chapel is a landmark of modern sacred art. At its heart is 14 murals by the great 20th-century American artist, Mark Rothko. Join critic Professor Shahidha Bari in conversation with custodian of the Rothko legacy Christopher Rothko, international curator, critic and art writer Dr David Anfam and Sotheby’s EVP, Chairman Lisa Dennison. https://bit.ly/2MEigRN | Sotheby's | Facebook

There are Rothko paintings in museums around the world, but you can see the largest display right here in DC. The National Gallery has more Rothko works on view than anywhere else—they’re something you really have to see in person. Starting in 1949, Rothko began creating the bold paintings he’s best known for: rectangles of color on monochrome backgrounds. He used layer after layer of paint to create a kind of depth that pulls you in the longer you look. Standing in front of a Rothko can be a su