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Judith Hope Blau, Who Turned Bagels Into Art, Dies at 87
She began selling necklaces strung with mini-bagels on a dare from her husband. Bagelmania (and a career as a toy designer) ensued.
Eunice Golden, Artist Who Mapped the Male Nude, Dies at 98
Like many feminist artists, she took the body as her subject. But while others were exploring their own bodies, she painted the male anatomy.
Elaine Wynn, Who Built Wynn Resorts Empire in Las Vegas, Dies at 82
She and Steve Wynn were known as the king and queen of Las Vegas. After their divorce, Ms. Wynn became a force in her own...
Marcia Marcus, Painter Rediscovered in Her Last Decade, Dies at 97
A popular downtown artist in the 1960s, she worked in obscurity after art world trends left her behind. Now her startlingly fresh work is on...
Jesse Kornbluth, Magazine Writer Who Covered Everything, Dies at 79
He reported on the highs and lows of culture in the pages of Vanity Fair and elsewhere. He also wrote seven books of nonfiction and...
Reinaldo Herrera, Arbiter of Style for Vanity Fair, Dies at 91
Both old school and Old World and married to a celebrated fashion designer, he helped define Manhattan’s high life for many years.
Pilar Viladas, Architecture and Design Journalist, Dies at 70
Schooled in art history, she brought both authority and a human perspective to her writing and editing for Architectural Digest, HG, The Times and other...
Selma Miriam, Founder of the Feminist Restaurant Bloodroot, Dies at 89
She and Noel Furie had just come out as lesbians when they opened an unusual gathering place for women in Connecticut. Nearly half a century...
Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.
Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92
Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were...