In Memoriam: Milan Knížák, Simone Forti, Francisco Correa Cordero, and Others
Hyperallergic's In Memoriam section pays tribute to several notable figures in the art world who have recently died. Milan Knížák (1940–2026), a Czech artist associated with Fluxus, led the Czech National Gallery from 1999 to 2011 and was awarded the Medal of Merit in 2010. Choreographer Simone Forti (1935–2026) fused performance with visual art, working alongside prominent artists. Francisco Correa Cordero (1989–2026) established Lubov Gallery in 2016 and curated at multiple institutions. Gilberto Cárdenas (1947–2026) was influential in Latino art and founded the Smithsonian Latino Center. Johanna Fernández (1970–2026) wrote 'The Young Lords: A Radical History' (2019). Patricia E. Kane (1944–2026) served as a curator at Yale for 58 years. Kathy Muehlemann (1950–2026) was known for her abstract paintings, while Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado (1976–2026) focused on language in graphic art. Kevin Sinnott (1947–2026) gained recognition as a Welsh painter for his work 'Running Away with the Hairdresser' (1995).
Key facts
- Milan Knížák (1940–2026) was a Czech Fluxus artist and director of the Czech National Gallery in Prague from 1999 to 2011.
- Simone Forti (1935–2026) was a pioneering choreographer associated with Fluxus and minimalism.
- Francisco Correa Cordero (1989–2026) founded Lubov Gallery in New York in 2016.
- Gilberto Cárdenas (1947–2026) helped establish the Smithsonian Latino Center.
- Johanna Fernández (1970–2026) wrote 'The Young Lords: A Radical History' and curated an exhibition on the Young Lords.
- Patricia E. Kane (1944–2026) was curator at Yale University Art Gallery for 58 years.
- Kathy Muehlemann (1950–2026) was an abstract painter and professor at Randolph College.
- Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado (1976–2026) created works like 'The Notorious Letter E' (1993) and 'The Study of Rootamental' (1998).
- Kevin Sinnott (1947–2026) was a Welsh painter known for 'Running Away with the Hairdresser' (1995).
Entities
Artists
- Milan Knížák
- Simone Forti
- Francisco Correa Cordero
- Gilberto Cárdenas
- Johanna Fernández
- Patricia E. Kane
- Kathy Muehlemann
- Camilo Sebastian Rojas-Lavado
- Kevin Sinnott
- Yvonne Rainer
- Jim Dine
- Claes Oldenburg
- Mira Dayal
- Parker Ito
- Xingzi Gu
Institutions
- Czech National Gallery
- Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
- Museum of Modern Art
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Tate Gallery
- Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
- Judson Dance Theater
- Lubov Gallery
- Aperture
- Richard Avedon Foundation
- Exit Art
- Smithsonian Latino Center
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Notre Dame
- Galería Sin Fronteras
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Bronx Museum
- El Museo del Barrio
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Randolph College
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
- Phillips Collection
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Brooklyn Academy of Music
- New York City Department of Design and Construction
- East Bay Municipal Utility District
- National Museum Wales
- British Museum
- Hyperallergic
Locations
- Czech Republic
- Prague
- Slovenia
- New York City
- United States
- Austin
- Texas
- Lynchburg
- Virginia
- Kansas City
- Honolulu
- Iowa
- Washington, DC
- Oakland
- Cardiff
- Wales
- London