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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The comic book artist Clément Oubrerie, illustrator of the comic series "Aya de Yopougon," has died at 59

Clément Oubrerie, the illustrator known for the globally acclaimed comic series "Aya de Yopougon," has died at the age of 59 in Paris.

Mar 2 • 23:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Visual artist Reijo Raekallio has died

Finnish visual artist Reijo Raekallio passed away at the age of 75 on March 1st in Kittilä.

Mar 2 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Woman Who Anticipated Her Death

The article discusses Ana Mendieta, a Cuban artist who tragically died at the age of 36 under suspicious circumstances that involved a possible domestic dispute.

Feb 28 • 23:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The death of Enas El-Laythi shocks the media and artistic community in Egypt

The sudden death of Egyptian media personality and artist Enas El-Laythi has left the media and artistic communities in Egypt in shock.

Feb 28 • 06:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The songwriter Neil Sedaka (86) has died

Songwriter and pop artist Neil Sedaka has passed away at the age of 86, as confirmed by his family.

Feb 27 • 22:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"The Development is not an Evaluation." Colleagues Remember Deceased Artist Miervaldis Polis

Miervaldis Polis, a prominent figure in Latvian art, is remembered for his innovative contributions and impactful public performances following his death.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Death of an exceptional artist: What remains of Henrike Naumann

Henrike Naumann, an emerging artist, has passed away just before her anticipated international breakthrough, marking a significant loss for the art world and those close to her.

Feb 22 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Film: 'The Eternal Wait for a Judgment is a Kind of Social Death'

Director İlker Çatak wins the Golden Bear at the Berlinale for his film 'Yellow Letters', which explores the plight of a government-critical artist couple in Turkey.

Feb 22 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artist Miervaldis Polis Has Passed Away

Miervaldis Polis, a significant figure in contemporary Latvian art, has died, leaving behind a legacy of innovative contributions to visual arts and performance.

Feb 21 • 16:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A boy confronted a heinous claim about the deceased Jaakko Teppo - Corrects a misconception

The article discusses the reflections of Jaakko Teppo's sons, Ilja and Johannes, on their father's legacy and the impact of his death.

Feb 21 • 08:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

LS Lowry believed his paintings would be worthless, interviews reveal

LS Lowry, the renowned British artist, doubted the value of his work after death, as revealed in recently discovered interviews.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motivations, evidence, versions: what is known about the death of a tattoo artist assaulted during the carnival in Nuporanga, SP

The death of tattoo artist Vitor Fonseca de Almeida Silva after an assault during carnival in Nuporanga, SP, is under investigation as new details emerge regarding the incident and the suspect.

Feb 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows tattoo artist assaulted in a square during Carnival in Nuporanga, SP

A tattoo artist was assaulted during Carnival in Nuporanga, Brazil, resulting in his death days later, with the assailant claiming he intervened to protect children.

Feb 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

José María Sicilia unveils 'One Thousand and One Nights' at the Liria Palace: 'Isn't it wonderful to evade death if you invent a story every day?'

Artist José María Sicilia opens a major retrospective exhibition at the Liria Palace, showcasing his intricate relationship with art and creativity.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 2nd Edition-TO of Monday, February 16, 2026

The article highlights various news stories from Brazil, including the resignation of Portela's carnaval artist after a tense parade, the death of legendary actor Robert Duvall, and lively carnaval events in São Paulo and Salvador, featuring performances by Daniela Mercury and Pabllo.

Feb 16 • 23:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Death of Henrike Naumann: The Archaeologist of Post-Wall Domesticity

The article discusses the legacy of Henrike Naumann, an artist whose work explored post-reunification German domesticity and design.

Feb 16 • 09:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos studio owner arrested over death of gospel artiste, three others

A studio owner in Lagos has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a gospel artist and three crew members found dead in a music studio.

Feb 9 • 00:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mother seeks justice as gospel artist, three crew members die in Lagos studio

A grieving mother is demanding justice after her son and three members of a music crew were found dead in a Lagos studio under suspicious circumstances.

Feb 8 • 17:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Artist covered in bruises days after abusive girlfriend's attack that killed him

Artist James Self was brutally attacked by his girlfriend Polly Murphy, resulting in his death and her subsequent life imprisonment for murder.

Feb 7 • 16:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The Croatian Cartoonists Society bids farewell to a member: 'He was a dedicated artist and colleague with a big heart'

The Croatian Cartoonists Society mourns the tragic death of Damir Novak, an internationally recognized cartoonist who was killed on February 6 in the village of Mali Mihaljevac.

Feb 6 • 17:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Death of Tunisian artist Sihem Qarira after a horrific car accident in Egypt

Tunisian artist Sihem Qarira has tragically passed away in Egypt following a severe car accident, prompting deep sorrow in the Tunisian artistic community.

Feb 3 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Alejandro Jodorowsky, the immortal artist: “I have thought about death since the day I was born”

As he approaches his 97th birthday, Chilean artist Alejandro Jodorowsky reflects on his surreal life and work while promoting his new book.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Architecture in the Region: What the 'Hundertwasser House' in Dachau is All About

Josef Lochner's small gallery in Dachau has set a visitor record as nearly 2000 art fans flock to see the colorful prints of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, highlighting the ongoing popularity of the Austrian artist's work even 25 years after his death, which boosts interest in the vibrant Hundertwasser House with its curved gables and golden balls.

Jan 15 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Giannis Xylouris (Psaroyannis) has died

The notable Cretan artist Giannis Xylouris, known as Psaroyannis, has passed away at the age of 83, leaving a significant legacy in Cretan music.

Jan 15 • 11:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Virtual exhibition opened for painter and graphic artist Miroslav Šutej, who is the author of all state symbols of Croatia

The Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Miroslav Šutej with a virtual exhibition showcasing his significant works available on their website.

Jan 12 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Genius, success, and a mysterious death of the painter who revolutionized the image of women in Baroque art

The article explores the life and achievements of a female painter who created over 200 works, gained recognition in her lifetime, and worked with influential patrons during the Baroque period, culminating in her mysterious death.

Jan 8 • 20:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Born deaf-mute, died young in a mental hospital. The greatest Croatian painter

Slava Raškaj, a deaf-mute painter born in Croatia, made significant contributions to Croatian modern art before her untimely death at a mental hospital.

Jan 2 • 09:26 UTC

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