In Memoriam
In Memoriam is a weekly tribute to those we have recently lost in the art world, celebrating their contributions and legacies.
Llyn Foulkes (1934–2025)
Llyn Foulkes was a multidisciplinary artist known for satirizing American culture through his paintings, assemblages, and music. Over his seven-decade career, he exhibited at prestigious venues like the Hammer Museum and the New Museum, as well as top galleries such as David Zwirner and Gagosian. Foulkes remained true to his vision, often choosing artistic integrity over commercial success. Curator Paul Schimmel aptly described him as someone who would “shoot himself in the foot” rather than conform to the art world’s expectations.
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Timothy App (1947–2025)
Timothy App was an abstract painter known for his geometric style characterized by clean lines, desaturated colors, and exploration of the portal motif. He also served as a respected art professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, with his works finding homes in prestigious institutions such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Akron Art Museum, and the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC.
Vincent John “Fuzz One” Fedorchak (1962–2025)
Vincent John Fedorchak, also known as “Fuzz One,” was a prominent graffiti artist from New York City. Inspired by the vibrant street art of the Bronx in the 1970s, he began his artistic journey under various aliases such as “Popeye,” “Prince,” and “Lord138.” Fedorchak later founded the renowned crew Freaks at Large (FAL) and exhibited his work internationally.
Douglas Flanders (1950–2025)
Douglas Flanders was a gallerist who played a pivotal role in shaping Minneapolis’s art scene. Operating the Unicorn Gallery, later known as Doug Flanders & Associates, he showcased renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, and Judy Chicago while also supporting local talent.
Ward Landrigan (1941–2025)
Ward Landrigan was a prominent figure in the jewelry industry, serving as the head of Sotheby’s US jewelry division and chairman of esteemed jewelry companies. He oversaw significant developments in the field, including the acquisition of Verdura, a jewelry company known for collaborations with artists like Salvador Dalí.
Sandra Lynne Shannonhouse (1947–2025)
Sandra Lynne Shannonhouse was a ceramicist and advocate for the legacy of sculptor Bob Arneson. Together with Arneson, she generously donated nearly 200 works, including pieces by their Funk movement contemporaries, to the University of California, Davis. Shannonhouse was also a staunch supporter of public art and historic preservation initiatives.
Dawn Little Sky (1930–2025)
Dawn Little Sky was a Sioux illustrator, teacher, and actress whose artistic talents extended to painting color cells for animated films at Walt Disney Studios. She later transitioned to teaching art and culture, becoming the director of a cultural center and imparting her knowledge at Little Wound School.
Roger Ling (1942–2025)
Roger Ling was a renowned British archaeologist and Pompeii scholar, known for his expertise in studying the ancient city’s architecture, mosaics, and wall paintings. As a professor at the University of Manchester, he authored several influential books on Pompeii and Ancient Roman art.
Bob Kauders (d. 2025)
Bob Kauders was a British photographer celebrated for his documentation of marginalized communities, particularly focusing on the industrial decline in English counties and South Atlantic islands. His work was showcased at prestigious venues like the Photographers Gallery in London and the Arnolfini in Bristol.
Tan Chor Whye (1958–2025)
Tan Chor Whye, also known as the godfather of Malaysian murals, founded Can Can Public Art, a street art collective renowned for creating captivating murals in Penang. His work inspired a wave of public art initiatives in the city, solidifying its reputation as a hub for mural art in the region.
Dorothy Vogel (1935–2025)
Dorothy Vogel, an art collector, and librarian, alongside her husband, amassed a remarkable collection of works by emerging artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Cindy Sherman. Instead of selling their pieces, they generously donated their entire collection to the National Gallery of Art, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the art world.
