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crime2 years ago

"Arrest Made in Brutal Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil"

Brent Sikkema, a prominent American art dealer and co-owner of a Manhattan gallery, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment with 18 stab wounds. A suspect, identified as Alejandro Triana Trevez, was arrested near a gas station in a neighboring state and is alleged to have taken $3,000 from Sikkema's home. The main line of investigation is theft leading to homicide, and a 30-day prison warrant has been obtained to explore other leads. Sikkema's gallery confirmed his death and expressed deep sadness, while friends and colleagues remembered him as a visionary with a unique perspective on art.

via CBS News|
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art-and-design2 years ago

Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil

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.

via The New York Times|
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crime-art2 years ago

"Manhattan Art Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead in Brazil at 75"

Brent Sikkema, founder of the renowned Sikkema Jenkins & Co. art gallery in New York, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment with stab wounds. The 75-year-old art dealer's death was confirmed by his gallery, and details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Sikkema, known for representing contemporary Black artists, had a significant impact on the art world and will be deeply missed.

via The Washington Post|
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art-and-design2 years ago

"Influential Gallerist Brent Sikkema Found Dead in Rio Apartment"

Brent Sikkema, a prominent art dealer and co-owner of the Sikkema Jenkins contemporary art gallery in New York, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment with stab wounds. The Brazilian police are investigating his death and seeking witnesses. Sikkema, 75, had been a significant figure in the art world for over 50 years, representing renowned artists like Kara Walker and Jeffrey Gibson. His gallery expressed deep sorrow at his passing, and his death comes as one of his top artists, Jeffrey Gibson, prepares to represent the United States at the Venice Biennale.

via The New York Times|
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crime-art2 years ago

"NYC Gallery Owner Brent Sikkema Found Stabbed"

New York City art gallery owner Brent Sikkema, known for his connections to Michelle Obama and artist Kara Walker, was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro home in what police are investigating as a robbery. Sikkema, co-owner of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was a prominent figure in the art world, having founded the contemporary art gallery in 1991. The 75-year-old's murder has shocked the art community, with friends and colleagues remembering him as a generous and passionate advocate for social issues. Sikkema is survived by his husband and their 12-year-old son.

via Daily Mail|
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art-and-culture2 years ago

"New York Art Dealer Brent Sikkema Dies at 75 in Brazil"

Brent Sikkema, the founder of the New York gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was found dead at 75 in a Rio de Janeiro apartment with stab wounds. The gallery confirmed his death, and an investigation is ongoing. Sikkema Jenkins & Co. is a well-regarded gallery in New York, representing artists such as Jeffrey Gibson and Kara Walker. Sikkema launched the gallery in 1991 and moved it to Chelsea in 1999, where it is currently located. Prior to this, he had opened a gallery in Boston in 1976 and worked at the Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, New York.

via ARTnews|
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