Overview

• A child scratched Mark Rothko’s 1960 painting 'Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8,' causing superficial damage to the unvarnished paint layer.
• The incident occurred at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, where the painting was on temporary display during the main museum's renovation.
• The museum has removed the artwork from display and is consulting conservation experts from the Netherlands and abroad to plan its restoration.
• Officials have not disclosed who will cover the repair costs or the exact valuation of the damage, though the painting is reportedly worth $56 million.
• The museum expects the painting to return to public view after restoration but has not provided a timeline for its re-exhibition.