Remembered for his wit and unconventional practices, Flood oversaw several shows at the institution in addition to writing and editing for over four decades.
Obituaries
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Pioneering Conceptual Artist Mel Bochner Dies at 84
Through iconic works like his “Blah! Blah! Blah!” paintings, Bochner probed visual art’s relationship with language as a medium rather than a supplemental tool.
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Artist Alonzo Davis, Champion of Black American Art, Dies at 82
He co-founded one of the first Black-owned contemporary art galleries in the US, exhibiting the work of David Hammons, Kerry James Marshall, and many others.
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Artist Graham Nickson, Who Led New York Studio School, Dies at 78
A galvanizing arts educator and accomplished painter, Nickson is also remembered for his fervent belief in the discipline of drawing.
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Artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Who Bore Witness to Native Life, Dies at 85
Her five-decade oeuvre is an intimate visual lexicon that bridges personal memories and joyful resilience.
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Photographer Barbara Goodbody, Champion of Maine Arts Scene, Dies at 88
Throughout her career, she experimented with a range of techniques to elicit something more profound than that which a straightforward image could communicate.
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Jo Baer, Painter of “Radical Figuration,” Dies at 95
“There was an awful lot going on in the world, and I didn’t just want to sit there and draw straight lines,” the artist said of her turn away from abstraction.
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Former Museum Director Accused of Basquiat Forgery Scheme Dies at 59
Aaron de Groft’s career as curator and director of Florida arts institutions was eclipsed by the 2022 exhibition of fake works.
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David Lynch, Conjurer of the Uncanny, Dies at 78
The visionary film director and artist was an institution unto himself — primarily of cinema, but also painting, music, photography, and culture at large.
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Raquel Rabinovich, Artist of Submerged Worlds, Dies at 95
The Argentinian-born artist crafted riverbed sculptures and palimpsestic canvases, painstakingly layered paintings that have the effect of a well-worn memory rubbed away.
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Canadian Pop Artist and AIDS Activist Joe Average Dies at 67
His HIV diagnosis in 1985 drove him to dedicate his life to his art, distinct for its prismatic color scheme and inspiring messages.
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Pippa Garner, Ingenious Conceptual Tinkerer, Dies at 82
“She wanted a trans president, universal healthcare, the end of testosterone toxicity overload and pet-troll-eum, hormones for all, lusty living to the very end,” her friends said.