“Mark Rothko 2024”
20th International Painting Symposium
The Mark Rothko International Painting Symposium has reached its twentieth instalment, a milestone that reflects endurance and promises sustained development in years to come. Held annually in September, this resonant creative forum commemorates Mark Rothko’s birthday in his native town.
Mark Rothko’s name and unmistakable iconic style remain intensely relevant today. Thus, the two-week symposium attracts worldwide attention, especially from the artists who resonate with Rothko’s visual language and appreciate the philosophical ideas he encapsulated in his work. This internationally popular symposium is an inclusive platform for discussion and an opportunity for seeing and discovering a place with links to Rothko’s childhood, a time for learning about Rothko’s background and for experiencing his originals in the museum’s Rothko Room. However, most importantly, it is a perfect setting for channelling these influences into new creations.
The 2024 symposium brought together nine outstanding artists representing the US, Poland, Germany, India, Macedonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Every participant contributed to the symposium experience by giving artist talks and public presentations and by distilling their impressions into artworks. The artists delved into the themes and subjects that captured their imaginations and demonstrated their distinct creative styles. The artworks featured in the exhibition will remain in the museum’s collection as a reminder of this vibrant and intense creative fortnight and an enduring testament to Rothko’s timeless impact on the artists of today.
Featuring:
Jaye Alison Moscariello (USA), Tomasz Kopcewicz (Poland), Joanna Mankiewicz (Poland), Jaakov Blumas (Germany), Prajjwal Choudhury (India), Irena Paskali (Macedonia/Germany), Kristina Mažeikaitė (Lithuania), Vitalija Petraitytė (Lithuania), and Žanna Vērdiņa (Latvia).
The symposium was supported by the Daugavpils City Council, Latvia’s State Culture Capital Foundation, the US Embassy in Latvia, and Caparol.
Exhibition period: 17 September 2024 – 17 November 2024
