Mark Rothko 1968: Clearing Away

The inaugural exhibition at Pace’s new London gallery space, “Mark Rothko 1968: Clearing Away” features paintings on paper that have rarely been seen, created in the later years of Rothko’s life. The works on view are of particular significance, as they were made during a time when the artist’s personal life and health caused him to re-assess his practice and reduce the scale of his paintings. Moving from monumental canvases to paper or boards measuring around 40 x 25 inches, these works each represent a compositional capturing of a singular moment, presenting as intimate explorations of color and medium.