MARK ROTHKO'S SON CURATES FLORENCE RENAISSANCE exhibition — Quick Facts
Mark Rothko's biggest European retrospective ever lands in Florence March 2026 with 70+ works from MoMA, Tate. Renaissance meets Abstract Expressionism.
Key Data Points
- Over 70 Rothko works from MoMA, Metropolitan, and Tate converging in Florence for the first time since his 1950 visit
- Exhibition spans three Renaissance locations including Museo di San Marco alongside Beato Angelico frescoes
- Rothko auction prices averaging $8.4 million in 2025 with recent $62.2 million sale proving market dominance
Frequently Asked
- When is the Mark Rothko exhibition in Florence 2026?
- The exhibition runs from March 14 to August 23, 2026 at Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.
- Who curated the Rothko Florence Renaissance exhibition?
- The exhibition is curated by Christopher Rothko, the artist's son, along with Elena Geuna.
- How many Rothko paintings are in the Florence exhibition?
- Over 70 Rothko works from prestigious institutions including MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou are featured in the exhibition.
- Where will the Rothko exhibition be displayed in Florence?
- The exhibition spans three locations: Palazzo Strozzi, Museo di San Marco alongside Beato Angelico frescoes, and the vestibule of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana designed by Michelangelo.
- What is the average auction price for Mark Rothko paintings in 2025?
- Mark Rothko paintings averaged $8.4 million at auction in 2025, with a recent sale reaching $62.2 million, demonstrating his market dominance.