Art of America: Simon Godwin on the Paintings of Mark Rothko @aspeninstitute
Art of America: Simon Godwin on the Paintings of Mark Rothko @aspeninstitute
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Simon Godwin, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company, reflects on the vast emotional and psychological power of Mark Rothko’s paintings. He explores how their beauty, mystery, and sense of tragedy capture both the external landscapes of America and its internal longings.

Part of Art of America: Iconic Works Defining and Shaping the United States, a digital storytelling series from the Aspen Institute Arts Program.
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Art of America: Simon Godwin on the Paintings of Mark Rothko

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