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Moral of the story: Roth Rothko was an asshole who got his.
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@! - I hate to disturb your righteous, wealthy delight in exclusive dining rooms for the filthy rich, but have you ever even seen a Rothko?
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The Four Seasons Rothkos at the Tate are very disconcerting even without knowing about the post-shipment suicide.
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@2 yep.
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My favorite art restoration of all time.
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Portland had a ghetto? Who knew?
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I know the art majors may gasp in disapproval at this, but Rothko's "art" looks like it could have been made on a lazy afternoon with a few rollers and some cans of reject paint from Home Depot.
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:) Yes @#7 it could.

But there is *something* there. It is awing. Amazing. And to this non-art major, it is incredibly beautiful.

I weep, almost every time, I've seen a Rothko. I know that's just me, but it was his purpose.
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@8: You're not alone in your weeping. In a James Elkins book called "Pictures & Tears," which I recommend, he says Rothkos produce more crying than any other modern art works. Thanks for commenting! http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archive…

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