Painter Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Known for Political Canvases, Dies at 46
On April 9, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, an artist renowned for her politically infused pieces that explore America's social divides and economic inequalities, passed away at her residence in Los Angeles. The Jeffrey Deitch gallery confirmed her death and is set to showcase her work in an exhibition beginning Saturday. Dupuy-Spencer received notable acclaim after her contributions to the 2017 Whitney Biennial in New York and the 2018 "Made in L.A." biennial at the Hammer Museum. Curator Anne Ellegood remarked in 2018 that she had the potential to be "one of the great painters of her generation." Known for her vibrant yet somber style, she drew influence from expressionist artists like Egon Schiele and Alice Neel. The cause of her death remains undisclosed.
Key facts
- Celeste Dupuy-Spencer died on April 9 at age 46
- Her death occurred at her home in Los Angeles
- Jeffrey Deitch gallery confirmed her death and is opening an exhibition of her work in Los Angeles on Saturday
- She participated in the 2017 Whitney Biennial in New York
- She was included in the 2018 "Made in L.A." biennial at the Hammer Museum
- Curator Anne Ellegood said she was on track to become "one of the great painters of her generation"
- Her work "Durham, Aug. 14, 2017" depicted protesters with a toppled Confederate monument
- She was described as a self-described Marxist who "painted the news"
Entities
Artists
- Celeste Dupuy-Spencer
- Egon Schiele
- Alice Neel
Institutions
- Jeffrey Deitch gallery
- Whitney Biennial
- Hammer Museum
- Elle magazine
- Los Angeles Magazine
- Jeffrey Deitch
- Monocelli
Locations
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Durham
- North Carolina
- Charlottesville
- Virginia
- United States