Obituary

Farewell to Léa Massari, Iconic Actress of French and Italian Cinema

The Italian actress, Léa Massari, celebrated for her roles in L’Avventura and Le souffle au cœur, passed away in Rome, Italian officials confirmed on Wednesday. Lucia Borgonzoni, Italy’s Secretary of State for Culture, paid tribute to “an actress of irresistible magnetism and dazzling talent.” According to the Roman daily Il Messaggero, ...

German Sculptor Guenther Uecker, Known for Nail Artworks, Has Died

German sculptor and installation artist Guenther Uecker, best known for his mesmerizing artworks using thousands of nails, has died at age 95. His works, created from the 1950s, saw him hammer nails into furniture, TV sets, canvases and a tree trunk, creating undulating patterns, the illusion of movement and intricate shadow plays. While he ...