Adriano Goldschmied, ‘Godfather’ of Modern Denim, Dies at 82
A dynamic entrepreneur, he developed more than 50 jeans brands, including Gap 1969 and other cult classics.
Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
A self-taught garden artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a small South Carolina town.
Linda Dresner, Old-School Guru of Avant-Garde Fashion, Dies at 88
Her minimalist gallery-style store on Park Avenue was a destination for generations of wealthy New Yorkers and helped change the way clothes were sold.
Pedro Friedeberg, Whose Hand Chair Drew Outsize Attention, Dies at 90
Known for his hallucinatory canvases depicting otherworldly structures, he cemented his reputation with a hand-shaped chair that is both a work of art and a pop culture treasure.
Pat Steir, Painter of Luminous ‘Waterfalls,’ Dies at 87
She splashed paint on the canvas and let it flow freely, and she often said that her famous works were paintings of herself.
Calvin Tomkins, Who Profiled Giants of Modern Art, Dies at 100
He worked for The New Yorker, writing about Marcel Duchamp, Robert Rauschenberg and many others. His books include “Living Well Is the Best Revenge.”
Thomas Gentille, Artist Who Made Wearable Sculpture, Dies at 89
He was a master jeweler, but his pieces looked more like miniature contemporary art pieces than anything by Cartier.
Indonesian Billionaire And Philanthropist Michael Hartono Dies In Singapore At Age 86
According to a ranking of Indonesia’s 50 richest people released by Forbes Asia in December, the Hartono family has a combined net worth of US$43.8 billion, ranking them among the richest in
Christian Astuguevieille, 79, Dies; Created Strange Scents and Enigmatic Objects
He created incredible fragrances for Commes des Garçons that evoked images of burning rubber and leaking oil. His incredible artworks are equally rebellious.
Jean Widmer, Designer of Celebrated French Graphics, Dies at 96
His minimalist road signs became visual icons of French highways. He also designed logos for cultural institutions such as the Center Pompidou.
Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41
Her death from cancer was the second person to die suddenly in this year’s edition. Nauman’s exhibition will still go on through May, according to a statement.
Suzannah Lessard Dies at 81; Stanford White Descendant Who Wrote a Haunting Family Memoir
Her upbringing in a secretive family, in a compound designed by her great-grandfather, led her to become a writer who investigates the world of architecture with a careful eye.
Tom Britt, Designer of Larger-Than-Life Interiors, Dies at 89
A master of grand gestures, he was as dramatic as his rooms, inspired by French chateaus and Italian palaces. As he said: “Why be ordinary?”
Chung Sang-hwa, Korean Artist Associated with Dansaekhwa, Dies at 93
Chung Sang-hwa, a central figure in Korean modern art, passed away on January 28 after a long illness. He is 93 years old. The news was reported by the Daily Mail. korea
Björn Roth, Steward of an Expansive Family Art Practice, Dies at 64
Together with his artist father, Dieter Roth, and later his sons, he created unconventional installations that he described as “finding beauty in nothingness.”
Deputy chief minister of India’s Maharashtra dies in plane crash
January 29, 2026 New Delhi – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, one of the state’s most influential and experienced political leaders, died in a tragic plane crash while landing at Baramati
Celebrated Gallerist Marian Goodman Dies at 97
Marian Goodman, a prominent New York gallerist and art collector, died late last week in Los Angeles, a spokesman for her gallery said. Goodman was 97 years old. One of New York’s
Legendary Dealer Marian Goodman Dies
To receive morning links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews communication. kicker Goodman is gone, but not forgotten. Marianne GoodmanThe art dealer, admired for his lifelong
Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Although she is best known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who eschewed painting in favor of new media such as photography and film.
Gallerist Who Championed Artists Dies at 97
Art dealer Marian Goodman died Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital. She is respected for her enduring commitment to the artists she represents and her unwillingness to follow aesthetic or commercial trends.
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
She often draws inspiration from reproduced images or newspaper photographs to create quietly haunting works that criticize her country’s social and political order.
John H. Beyer, 92, Dies; Architect Championed Historic Preservation
As the last surviving founder of Beyer Blinder Belle, he helped preserve New York City’s past even as developers raced to propel the city into the future.
Rising British Painter Dies at 29 Amid Cancer Battle
Lorena Levi, an artist whose wood portraits gained rapid momentum in Britain, died on January 8 at the age of 29. Her death was announced this week on Instagram, where she said
Artforum Founding Editor Dies at 96
Philip Leider, ” art forumDied at his home in Berkeley, California, on January 11 at the age of 96. art forum His death was announced over the weekend, but the cause of