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Artcritical Publishes Tributes to Late Artists and Critics Including Okwui Enwezor

publication · 2026-04-23

Artcritical has published a series of tributes honoring recently deceased figures in the art world. The legendary French sculptor and designer passed away this spring at age 93. Another legendary art historian and critic died last month at 84. The sculptor, who began to receive long-overdue recognition in recent years, was instrumental in establishing the New York Studio School. Her artistic motifs were drawn from densely overgrown and untamed environments. Editor David Cohen gathered remembrances from 21 artists, critics, and friends for a late painter. A 2010 unpublished interview profile serves as a tribute to an artistic giant. A 2017 review is offered in memory of the late curator Okwui Enwezor. One artist died earlier this month from cancer. A gallerist, described as formidable in person, maintained a welcoming gallery space.

Key facts

  • Artcritical published tributes to deceased art world figures.
  • A legendary French sculptor and designer died this spring aged 93.
  • A legendary art historian and critic died last month aged 84.
  • A sculptor was a key founder of the New York Studio School.
  • 21 artists, critics, and friends contributed remembrances for a late painter.
  • A 2010 unpublished interview profile is a tribute to an artistic giant.
  • A 2017 review is a tribute to the late Okwui Enwezor.
  • One artist died earlier this month from cancer.

Entities

Artists

  • David Cohen
  • Okwui Enwezor

Institutions

  • New York Studio School
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • France

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