A child damaged a $50M Mark Rothko painting at a Rotterdam museum, sparking debate on art display risks.

A child accidentally scratched a $50 million Mark Rothko painting at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. The painting, "Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8" (1960), was damaged when the child brushed against it during a visit. The artwork has been removed for restoration, with costs estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. This incident revives discussions on the risks of displaying high-value art in open-access settings.