Clare Weiss, NYC Parks Public Art Curator, Dies at 43 After Cancer Battle
Clare Weiss, aged 43, succumbed to breast cancer on January 11, 2010, after a lengthy battle that began in 2006. From 2005 to 2009, she served as the Curator of Public Art at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, where she spearheaded innovative artistic projects throughout the city’s parks. Weiss transitioned to art from a background in media, having worked at ABC News and women's interest online startups, after earning her MA from Christie's Education with a dissertation focused on Dan Flavin. Notable exhibitions she organized include "Players" (2007) and "Rare Specimen" (2006). A memorial celebration was planned for February 13, 2010, at the Picnic House in Prospect Park.
Key facts
- Clare Weiss died January 11, 2010 at age 43
- She served as Curator of Public Art at NYC Parks Department 2005-2009
- Her breast cancer diagnosis occurred in 2006
- She earned an MA from Christie's Education with a Dan Flavin dissertation
- She organized the 2007 multi-site exhibition with 40 new commissions
- She curated "Rare Specimen" (2006) featuring Mark Dion, Walton Ford, Alexis Rockman
- She worked previously at ABC News and women's interest internet startups
- A memorial was held February 13, 2010 at Prospect Park's Picnic House
Entities
Artists
- Clare Weiss
- Dan Flavin
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Mark Dion
- Walton Ford
- Alexis Rockman
- David Brody
- John Morton
Institutions
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
- Christie's Education
- Brooklyn Museum
- Clare Weiss Presents
- artcritical.com
- ABC News
- Public Art Fund
- Madison Square Park Conservancy
- Central Park Zoo
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Central Park
- Prospect Park
- Brooklyn
- Arsenal
- Picnic House