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Artcritical hosts memorial discussions and tributes for late artists and critics

other · 2026-04-23

Artcritical recently organized multiple online discussions and published archival content honoring several deceased artists and critics. A Zoom panel moderated by David Cohen featured Michael Attis, Maria Mitchell, Dorothea Rockburne, and Barry Schwabsky. The platform also published a 2010 essay by Christina Kee and a 1999 interview by David Cohen as tribute to a late colorist. Twenty-one artists, critics, and friends contributed to remembering a painter who died recently. Another legendary art historian and critic passed away last month at age 84. A French sculptor and designer died this spring at 93. The New York Studio School counted a key sculptor among its founders. A 24th annual festival opens on June 11. A cultural extravaganza occurred during the first week of February. An artist found inspiration in overgrown, untamed environments. Another artist recently received long-overdue recognition.

Key facts

  • David Cohen moderated a Zoom panel with Michael Attis, Maria Mitchell, Dorothea Rockburne, and Barry Schwabsky
  • A 2010 essay by Christina Kee and 1999 interview by David Cohen were published as tribute
  • 21 artists, critics, and friends remembered a late painter
  • A legendary art historian and critic died last month at age 84
  • A French sculptor and designer died this spring at age 93
  • A sculptor was a key figure in founding the New York Studio School
  • A 24th annual festival opens June 11
  • A cultural extravaganza took place in the first week of February

Entities

Artists

  • Michael Attis
  • Maria Mitchell
  • Dorothea Rockburne
  • Barry Schwabsky
  • David Cohen
  • Christina Kee

Institutions

  • Artcritical
  • New York Studio School

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