In the manner of Mark Rothko
American, 1903–1970
Untitled (Standby), 2026
Oil on canvas
250 × 200 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.20.1
Room 20: Chapel for Screens
In the manner of Mark Rothko · American, 1903–1970 · Abstract Expressionism, Colour Field
Rothko wanted people to cry in front of his paintings, and they did. Soft-edged rectangles of colour that seem to breathe. He was painting light before there were screens that glow. Every glowing rectangle since owes him.
In the manner of Mark Rothko
American, 1903–1970
Untitled (Night Mode), 2026
Oil on canvas
250 × 200 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.20.2
Moving, 8-second loop ·
In the manner of Mark Rothko
American, 1903–1970
Untitled (Sunset, Air Quality Poor), 2026
Oil on canvas
250 × 200 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.20.3
In the manner of Mark Rothko
American, 1903–1970
Untitled (Blue Light), 2026
Oil on canvas
250 × 200 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.20.4
In the manner of Mark Rothko
American, 1903–1970
Untitled (Loading), 2026
Oil on canvas
250 × 200 cm
Never painted.
Commissioned for the collection, 2026.
PAB 2026.20.5
The brief for this room
The colours of modern light: screens, LEDs, sunsets through pollution, neon in fog. Each piece is one specific glow.