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Nikki Giovanni, “Princess of Black Poetry,” Dies at 81
A key figure of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and ’70s, the poet and activist is celebrated for her illuminating works touching on race, gender, and politics.
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Eunice Parsons, Who Elevated Collage to New Heights, Dies at 108
The artist influenced generations of Pacific Northwestern artists as an artist and teacher.
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Painter Frank Auerbach Dies at 93
The artist rendered portraits and scenes of the streets of north London with a life-affirming spirit and no evidence of frivolousness.
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Artist Sabina Khorramdel Found Dead in Hamptons Hotel
A suspect, Thomas Gannon, confessed to the murder in a text message to a family member before ending his own life.
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British Painter Sarah Cunningham Dies at 31
Cunningham rose to prominence with her large-scale oil landscapes that walk the line between the natural world and entropic abstraction.
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Palestinian Artist Mahasen Al-Khatib Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza
The 32-year-old digital illustrator, who had amassed a following on social media, was among dozens of people killed at the Jabalia refugee camp.
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Patricia Johanson, Who Sought to Repair Ecosystems Marred by Humans, Dies at 84
The environmental artist’s innovative oeuvre spanned Minimalism, Land Art, public gardens, and more.
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Award-Winning Photojournalist Paul Lowe Killed in Stabbing
The celebrated photographer and educator was known for his impactful images of historic world events.
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Kerri Dick, Chilkat Weaver of Wonders, Dies at 41
Her artistry fused traditional carving, weaving, and beading techniques that she learned from family members and ancestors.
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Richard Mayhew, Painter of “Mindscapes,” Dies at 100
Mayhew examined place, identity, emotion, and connections to the natural world in his vibrant, abstract artworks.
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Pioneering Body Expansion Artist Rebecca Horn Dies at 80
She leaves behind a six-decade oeuvre that explores the human body through versatile mediums.
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Abstract Expressionism Scholar David Anfam Dies at 69
The art historian’s legacy includes a large body of writing on Clyfford Still and his celebrated Mark Rothko catalogue raisonné.