Simon Hantai Dies at 85

EUROPEAN ARTIST, SIMON HANTAI
(BORN BUDAPEST 1922/TO PARIS 1948)
IS DEAD AT AGE EIGHTY FIVE

Simon HantaI, artist of legendary reclusion, who nevertheless enjoyed almost mythical status in the French art world and a major position in the Pompidou Center's account of post-World War Two art, died in his sleep during the night of Thursday, September 11, at his home in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.

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The New York Times published an obituary on this influential artist on September 30th, in the Arts and Leisure section.
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