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Rothko's Rant on Other Artists

Rothko and Ken debate the longevity of modern art.

11/15/2019

Great Performances

Rothko's Rant on Other Artists

Clip: Season 47 Episode 8 | 1m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Rothko and Ken debate the longevity of modern art.

Rothko and Ken get into a spirited argument about the relevance and longevity of modern art, citing painters like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, and Roy Lichtenstein.

11/15/2019

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Clip: S47 Ep8 | 1m 45s | Ken arrives to the studio and meets Rothko for the first time. (1m 45s)

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