Comments on: Looking at People Looking at Rothko

By: Esther HUGO

Esther HUGO — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:21:44 +0000

Rothko’s work certainly invites us to feel – but what? Perhaps that is the point. This insightful essay reminds us about the communal nature of experiencing art. It makes a difference to be a part of an audience and community, even though our reactions may be solitary.

By: Anna Hoeschen

Anna Hoeschen — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:36:29 +0000

I love seeing No. 14 1960 everytime I visit SFMOMA. Rothko’s work prompts and provokes such a feeling. I’ve always wondered how my reactions compare to others. Thanks for sharing such great insights!

By: Ann Knickerbocker

Ann Knickerbocker — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:41:09 +0000

Lovely essay. The audience reaction matters more than we think… and this was, as you note, a time when this audience was quite vulnerable to Rothko’s new power. Thank you for helping us see it as if we, too, are seeing it for the first time.

By: M.K Hajdin

M.K Hajdin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:25 +0000

The mystery. That’s what gets me about Rothko, every time.

By: Megan Z

Megan Z — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:35:56 +0000

This reminded me of one of my favorite visitor pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedirtycolumbia/5229440387/

The children look like an extension of the blue in the Rothko.