Child scrapes Rothko painting in the museum-who pays 50 million?

Child scrapes Rothko painting in the museum-who pays 50 million?

A recent incident in the Boijmans van Beuningen museum in Rotterdam caused excitement: a child damaged a valuable painting by Mark Rothko. The work of art entitled "Gray, Orange on Kastanienbraun, No. 8" is one of the parade examples of abstract expressionism and is estimated at a market value of up to 50 million euros. The incidents took place in the museum's depot building, where the work was exhibited in a publicly accessible area. 

The damage is limited to superficial scratches in the lower part of the unpainted color layer of the painting. The museum has already initiated plans to examine the damaged work in more detail and to determine suitable restoration measures. It is also considered to consult national and international restoration experts. Those responsible for the museum are optimistic that the work of art can be exhibited again in the future.

legal consequences unclear

The incident also raises questions regarding liability. It is unclear whether the child's parents have to pay for the repair costs of the damaged work of art. In the past, the museum has often charged the costs of such damage to the polluters or their legal guardians. The exact insurance value of the Rothko painting has so far remained unnamed.

Mark Rothko, born in Latvia in 1903 and known as an important representative of abstract expressionism, developed his unique style in the 1950s. His work is known for large -format, bright colored areas that express deep emotional states. Rothko's art mixes philosophical and mythological influences that are shaped by his Russian-Jewish origin.

the artist and his inheritance

Rothko, who emigrated to the USA with his family in 1913, created many remarkable works in his career. His pictures are often shaped by intensive emotional depth and spiritual quality. His best -known works include "Crucifixion" (1935) and "Four Darks in Red" (1958). His art was not only recognized in the usual art circles, but also with a wide audience, and are still a source of inspiration for many artists today.

The incident in the Boijmans van Beuningen museum makes it clear how valuable and at the same time vulnerable the works of art by artists such as Mark Rothko are. While the restoration of the damaged painting is tackled, Rothko's heir remains unaffected and continues to inspire generations of artists and artists worldwide. This makes Rothko's art not only part of the story, but also a lively dialogue with the present.

While the exact circumstances of the incident are still being examined, it can be hoped that the damaged work will soon be seen again in its full splendor. For more information, visit the articles on vienna.at and Spiegel.de and work on Malen-lernen.org .