Art in America Reflects on Catherine O'Hara's Role as Sculptor Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice

Following the death of actress Catherine O'Hara at age 71, Art in America magazine highlighted her connection to the publication through her role in the 1988 film Beetlejuice. O'Hara played Delia Deetz, a sculptor whose work appeared on a fictional cover of the magazine within the movie. The article describes a scene where Deetz interacts with an Art in America writer during a dinner party and later achieves her goal of appearing on the magazine's cover. The publication also noted that staff members dressed as characters from the film for Halloween in 2019, with one editor portraying Deetz. The piece serves as a tribute to O'Hara's impact on the art world through this cinematic portrayal.