Jan 06 Remembering Abstract Color Field Painter Kenneth Noland By Arts Desk Kenneth Noland, the abstract artist whose sensitive approach to color helped define and establish the Washington Color Field school of painting, died Tuesday at the age of 85 at his home in Maine. Continue reading
Sep 17 Mary Travers, Folk Star Who Sang in Protest, Dies at 72 By Arts Desk Mary Travers, member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died of leukemia at the age of 72 on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 15 Patrick Swayze, Dancer and Actor, Dead at 57 By Arts Desk After battling pancreatic cancer for 15 months, actor Patrick Swayze died Monday at the age of 57. An accomplished ballet dancer and classically trained Broadway performer whose physique landed him both romantic and action roles throughout his 20-year career, Swayze… Continue reading
Sep 14 Conversation: Patti Smith Reflects on the Life of Her Friend, Jim Carroll By Arts Desk It was Patti Smith who first encouraged Jim Carroll to blend his poetry with rock 'n' roll, bringing him on stage to perform his work with her band. He went on to form the Jim Carroll Band. Jeffrey Brown talks… Continue reading
Aug 13 Guitar Legend Les Paul Dies at 94 By Arts Desk Legendary guitar innovator and guitarist Les Paul died Thursday of complications of severe pneumonia in White Plains, N.Y. He was 94. Continue reading
Aug 07 Conversation: Remembering John Hughes With the early death of writer and director John Hughes at 59 yesterday, America lost one of the most vivid voices to come out of (and help define) the 1980s. Continue reading
Aug 06 Writer-Director John Hughes Dies at 59 By Arts Desk American film director and writer John Hughes died Thursday of heart attack, his spokeswoman said. He was 59. According to a statement from his spokeswoman, Hughes died suddenly while taking a morning walk in New York City. Continue reading