Margalit Fox's Blog, page 40
February 22, 2014
Terry Adkins, Composer of Art, Sculptor of Music, Dies at 60
Mr. Adkins brought genres together to create multidimensional works about historic figures and cultural themes.
February 20, 2014
Robert M. Fresco, Oscar-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 83
Mr. Fresco won an Academy Award with Denis Sanders for their documentary short “Czechoslovakia 1968.”
Robert M. Fresco, Filmmaker and Writer, Dies at 83
Mr. Fresco won an Academy Award with Denis Sanders for their documentary short “Czechoslovakia 1968.”
February 10, 2014
Erik Blegvad, Children’s Book Artist With a Subversive Wit, Dies at 90
Mr. Blegvad, a prolific illustrator, possessed a style that was comfortingly Old World; he worked primarily in meticulous pen and ink, with some forays into watercolor.
Erik Blegvad, Children’s Book Artist, Dies at 90
Mr. Blegvad, a prolific illustrator, possessed a style that was comfortingly Old World; he worked primarily in meticulous pen and ink, with some forays into watercolor.
February 9, 2014
Gerd Albrecht, German Conductor and Lightning Rod, Is Dead at 78
Mr. Albrecht, a German, had a volatile run as the first non-Czech to lead the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
Gerd Albrecht, Volatile Conductor, Is Dead at 78
Mr. Albrecht, a German, had a volatile run as the first non-Czech to lead the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
February 7, 2014
Maxine Kumin, Pulitzer-Winning Poet With a Naturalist’s Precision, Dies at 88
Ms. Kumin, an author of essays, novels and children’s books, was best known for her volumes of sharply observed poetry, one of which, “Up Country,” won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973.
February 4, 2014
James J. Gallagher Dies at 87; Educator Focused on Disabled and Gifted
Dr. Gallagher’s work expanded educational opportunities for disabled and gifted children nationwide, and he championed the education of both groups as a civil rights issue.
James J. Gallagher, Child Development Expert, Is Dead at 87
Dr. Gallagher’s work expanded educational opportunities for disabled and gifted children nationwide, and he championed the education of both groups as a civil rights issue.
