The Devil Wears Rothko (Crimes of Old New York)
Apr 30, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Episode description
Today, we're joined by acclaimed author and filmmaker Barry Avrich to talk about one of the most colossal art fraud cases in New York history. It all started when a woman named Glafira Rosales walked into the storied Knoedler Gallery with a painting she claimed to have been created by Mark Rothko. The ensuing fiasco ended in catastrophe for the gallery.
The Devil Wears Rothko by Barry Averich is out June 2024, and you can pre-order a copy today.
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