Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil

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Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil
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Brazilian police have arrested a man in connection with the killing of New York art dealer Brent Sikkema, who was found with stab wounds in his Rio de Janeiro apartment. The suspect was apprehended at a gas station 600 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro and is believed to be involved in a robbery resulting in death. Sikkema, 75, represented artists such as Kara Walker and Jeffrey Gibson, and his gallery, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., is known for its focus on contemporary art. The art community mourns his loss and plans to announce a memorial to celebrate his life and accomplishments.

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