On Saturday, Sept. 12, at 5 pm, join Annie Cohen-Solal as she reads from her new book “Mark Rothko: Toward the Light in the Chapel.” The renowned French cultural historian and biographer explores Rothko, the central figure in the abstract expressionist movement and one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. The New York Times says of the book, “Written in succinct and fast-paced prose, this streamlined volume (part of Yale’s “Jewish Lives” series) argues that Rothko’s Jewishness is at the core of his life and art, and played a decisive influence in the austere and majestic canvases recognized today as his signature work.” The event is free, and sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Public Library. For additional information, call 508-645-3360.
