Tag: Painter
Painter Amy Werntz Wins the 2025 Bennett Prize
Amy Werntz, a painter based in Dallas, Texas, has been declared the winner of the prestigious 2025 Bennett…
The Darkness of Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
Thomas Kinkade, known for his idyllic paintings of cozy cottages and picturesque landscapes, was a household name in…
Puerto Rican Painter and NYC Arts Advocate Tony Bechara Dies at 83
Painter and printmaker Tony Bechara, a prominent figure in New York City's art scene, passed away at his…
Art Green, Uncanny Painter of Chicago’s Hairy Who, Dies at 83
Arthur “Art” Green, a founding member of the renowned art group Hairy Who?, passed away at the age…
The Artist Who Taught James Baldwin to Write Like a Painter
In his 1985 nonfiction anthology, "The Price of the Ticket," James Baldwin reflects on his dear friend Beauford…
Lauded Dutch Golden Age Painter Rachel Ruysch Gets Her First Major Survey in the U.S. — Colossal
Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750) may not be a household name like some of her contemporaries from the Dutch Golden…
Jo Baer, Painter of “Radical Figuration,” Dies at 95
The art world lost a pioneering figure with the passing of painter Jo Baer on January 21 at…
Richard Mayhew, Painter of “Mindscapes,” Dies at 100
Renowned landscape painter Richard Mayhew passed away at the age of 100 in his home in Soquel, California.…
The Neoclassical Painter Lost to History
Guillaume Lethière: Rediscovering a Forgotten Master The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is currently showcasing a groundbreaking…