US EditionChild Scratches €50M Rothko Painting at Rotterdam Museum
- A child caused "superficial" damage to a €50 million painting by Mark Rothko while visiting the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, according to a museum spokesperson.
- The painting has sustained small scratches and has been removed from display for conservation efforts.
- Conservation efforts are ongoing as the museum seeks expertise for treatment, expecting the painting to be exhibited again in the future.
- The museum has not disclosed who will cover the costs associated with the damage or further handling of the situation.
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€50 Million Rothko Damaged By Child At Dutch Art Museum
What happens when a curious child meets a priceless painting? At a museum in Rotterdam, the answer came in the form of tiny scratches on a Mark Rothko masterpiece. Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8, valued at a staggering €50 million.The museum called it an “unguarded moment.” The artwork, on display in an open-access depot, wasn’t protected by a traditional varnish, making it especially vulnerable. “Even the smallest scratches can throw off the vie…
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