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UPDATE – Rothko Seagram Mural Painting Incident: Statement by Estate and News on Suspect

Monday, October 8th, 2012


Image: A gallery worker walks past Seagram murals by Mark Rothko in London via Reuters

Following the incident of the Rothko painting that was defaced yesterday, the estate of Mark Rothko expressed its confidence in the Tate. Reuters spoke to the suspect, providing additional details on possible motive:


Image: Vladimir Umanets via The Times of London
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