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Mort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97
His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Yrjö Kukkapuro, renowned Finnish chair designer, dies aged 91
‘Almost every Finn has sat on a chair he designed,’ his studio says, with his postmodern creations gracing galleries around the world. Yrjö Kukkapuro, a renowned Finnish designer whose postmodern ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84
Carlos Diegues, one of Brazil’s most renowned filmmakers, has died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 84, the Brazilian Academy of Letters saidABC News - 6d -
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourismABC News - 3d