Viennese Actionism Artist Günter Brus Dies Aged 85

Viennese Actionism Artist Günter Brus Dies Aged 85

Günter Brus, the pioneering Austrian artist known for his exploration of the human body and his profound contributions to Viennese Actionism, has passed away at the age of 85. Born in Ardning, Styria, in 1938, Brus’s journey into the art world began with his...
Carl Andre: Pioneering Minimalist Artist Dies Aged 88

Carl Andre: Pioneering Minimalist Artist Dies Aged 88

Carl Andre, a central figure in the Minimalist Movement, since the 1960s, has died (January 24) in a Manhattan hospice facility at 88. Paula Cooper his Gallerist has confirmed his death. Andre’s artistic contribution was often overshadowed by the death of his...
Brice Marden American Abstract Painter Dies Aged 84

Brice Marden American Abstract Painter Dies Aged 84

Brice Marden seminal American artist known for his significant contributions to abstract painting and his unique exploration of colour, form, and surface, has died aged 84. Born on October 15, 1938, in Bronxville, New York, Marden’s artistic journey encompassed...
Phyllida Barlow English Artist And Educator Dies Aged 78

Phyllida Barlow English Artist And Educator Dies Aged 78

Phyllida Barlow was a much-loved teacher at the Slade for nearly half a century. She had several illustrious students, including the YBA artist Sarah Lucas, finding her own success late in her career. In 2017 she represented Great Britain at the 57th Venice Biennale....