French Artist Ben Vautier Dies by Suicide at 88, Hours After Wife's Death

French artist Ben, known for his irreverent approach to modern art and association with the Fluxus movement, died by suicide at age 88, just hours after his wife Annie Vautier passed away from a stroke. The couple, married since the 1960s, are survived by their two children. Ben's work, characterized by playful black-on-white slogans, has been exhibited globally, leaving a significant mark on contemporary art.