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Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

February 21, 2025 by Admin

Mel Bochner, an artist who produced heady and often witty work in a multitude of mediums, exploring the boundaries of art — and the power of language — in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, books, installations and public art, died on Feb. 12 in Manhattan. He was 84. His death, …

Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89

January 6, 2025 by Admin

Mel Shapiro, an award-winning theater director whose collaborations with the playwright John Guare included their critically acclaimed musical version of Shakespeare’s comedy “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and the Off Broadway premiere of “The House of Blue Leaves,” died on Dec. 23 at his home in Los Angeles. He was …