17K reactions · 2.4K shares | "There is more power in telling little than telling all.” — Mark Rothko On the occasion of our first in-depth presentation of Rothko's paintings in over a decade, read about the contemplative pleasures of the artist’s work on MoMA Magazine. | MoMA The Museum of Modern Art | Facebook

There are Rothko paintings in museums around the world, but you can see the largest display right here in DC. The National Gallery has more Rothko works on view than anywhere else—they’re something you really have to see in person. Starting in 1949, Rothko began creating the bold paintings he’s best known for: rectangles of color on monochrome backgrounds. He used layer after layer of paint to create a kind of depth that pulls you in the longer you look. Standing in front of a Rothko can be a su