Mary Heilmann Dies at 86
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Mary Heilmann, the renowned abstract painter known for her irreverent and geometric compositions, passed away this week at the age of 86. The Brooklyn-based artist, who originally trained as a ceramicist, had a late-career resurgence in the mid-80s following global recognition. Her work, featuring neon-bright colors and provocative humor, was showcased in prestigious museums worldwide, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the New Museum, and the Kunstmuseum Bonn in Germany. Heilmann's studio in Long Island reported complications from a fall as the cause of her death.
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