Richard Gorman (1946-2026)
Irish Colorist
The artist's playful yet subtle paintings and paper works examined the relationship between geometric forms. His creative journey was shaped by his time in Milan and his frequent visits to Japan, where he crafted handmade kozo washi paper for his pieces.
Roberta Fallon (1949-2025)
Champion of Philadelphia Artists
As an artist and educator, she co-founded the influential arts publication, Artblog, and played a pivotal role in Philadelphia Sculptors, an initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for local creatives. Additionally, she contributed to the Fine Arts Department at Saint Joseph's University.
Seyni Awa Camara (1945-2026)
Senegalese Sculptor
A member of the Jola ethnic group, Camara's ceramic works often depicted themes of childbearing and spirituality, featuring distorted faces. She learned her craft through her mother's teachings and her own intuition, viewing her creations as a tribute to our ancestors.
Evelyn Karet (1937-2026)
Italian Renaissance Scholar and Educator
Karet specialized in Italian Renaissance drawings and imparted her knowledge at esteemed institutions such as Boston College and Clark University.
Lorena Levi (1997-2026)
British Narrative Portraitist
Levi painted everyday individuals, often on wood, within a tradition that included notable artists like Alice Neel and Frida Kahlo. Her work reflected her personal struggles with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic cancer.
Robert L. Lewis, Jr. (1941-2026)
Florida Highwayman and Educator
As a member of the Florida Highwaymen, Lewis was part of a collective of self-taught Black landscape artists from Fort Pierce. He also worked as an illustrator and educator, earning a place in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
Willie "Bill" Reagan (1939-2026)
Florida Highwayman
Another esteemed member of the Florida Highwaymen, Reagan dedicated his later years to teaching art to young students in Vero Beach, selling his artwork along the way.
Koula Savvidou (1959-2026)
Innovative Sculptor
Her sculptures and assemblages explored profound themes such as motherhood and memory, utilizing materials like plaster, metal, and found objects.
Björn Roth (1961-2026)
Part of a Family Art Dynasty
Björn Roth was integral to a family art practice that involved collaboration with his father, Dieter Roth, and brother, Oddur. He was known for his abstract watercolor paintings and co-founded an art center in Seydisfjördur, Iceland.
