The second NY story is about the passing of the American artist Frank Stella. These were by the American artist and honorary Academician Frank Stella, who has died aged 87. www.theguardian.com/...''I want to thank you for driving too fast and getting up here,'' said Michael Gallatly, a young painter, as he shook hands with Frank Stella, the artist. Mr. Stella drove to Hudson Saturday in a black Audi from his studio and home in New York City, accompanied by his wife, Harriet, his 2-year-old son, Peter, and an assistant, Paula Pelosi. When Ms. Pollock called upon an image of two works from the series, Mr. Stella took the cue and appropriately reached for a cigar in his pocket.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2024 01:06 UTC