In Memory of Llyn Foulkes, Dawn Little Sky, and Dorothy Vogel

**In Memoriam: Honoring the Recently Lost Visionaries of the Art World**

**Llyn Foulkes (1934–2025)**
*Multidisciplinary artist who satirized American culture*
Llyn Foulkes forged a seven-decade career as a fierce commentator on American culture, using his art to critique and satirize historical and contemporary themes. His oeuvre ranges from paintings and assemblages to music, reflecting his diverse talents and unyielding vision. Foulkes held prominent exhibitions at the Hammer Museum, the New Museum, and esteemed galleries like David Zwirner and Gagosian. Known for his uncompromising perspective, he famously prioritized artistic integrity over commercial success, as noted by curator Paul Schimmel: “He preferred to shoot himself in the foot than to be a pawn of the art world.” [Read more](https://hyperallergic.com/1059544/llyn-foulkes-quintessential-los-angeles-artist-dies-at-91/).

**Timothy App (1947–2025)**
*Abstract painter and art professor*
Timothy App was celebrated for his geometric abstractions, characterized by clean lines, desaturated colors, and the exploration of portals. His career as a professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art influenced many, and his works are cherished in collections at institutions such as the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. [Read more](https://www.thebanner.com/obituaries/timothy-app-dead-obituary-mica-painter-ACZAUY4DHNBVHKBNULEZ3J22ZI/?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Vincent John “Fuzz One” Fedorchak (1962–2025)**
*New York City graffiti artist*
Known for his vibrant graffiti during the 1970s, Fedorchak’s creativity left an indelible mark on New York City. Painting under aliases like “Popeye” and “Slurp,” he formed the Freaks at Large (FAL) crew and showcased his work internationally. [Read more](https://obits.legacy.com/legacy/vincent-fedorchak?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Douglas Flanders (1950–2025)**
*Gallerist and father of Minneapolis’s art scene*
Douglas Flanders significantly shaped Minneapolis’s art landscape through his long-standing operation of Unicorn Gallery, later Doug Flanders & Associates. He showcased renowned artists alongside local talent, nurturing the city’s art scene. [Read more](https://www.startribune.com/douglas-flanders-champion-of-famous-unknown-artists-dies-at-75/601528793?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Ward Landrigan (1941–2025)**
*Head of Sotheby’s US jewelry division and chairman of jewelry companies*
Ward Landrigan’s influence in the jewelry world was profound, leading Sotheby’s jewelry division and eventually acquiring Verdura. His efforts underscore a significant intersection between fine art and high jewelry. [Read more](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/arts/dorothy-vogel-dead.html?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Sandra Lynne Shannonhouse (1947–2025)**
*Ceramicist and advocate for the legacy of Bob Arneson*
Shannonhouse championed public art and historic preservation, notably managing the estate of her husband, sculptor Bob Arneson. Together, their legacy includes the donation of nearly 200 works to the University of California, Davis.

**Dawn Little Sky (1930–2025)**
*Sioux illustrator, teacher, and actress*
A pioneer as the first Native artist at Walt Disney Studios, Little Sky contributed to film and television and later led cultural initiatives as director of a cultural center in Eagle Butte.

**Roger Ling (1942–2025)**
*British archaeologist and Pompeii scholar*
Ling’s groundbreaking research on Pompeii profoundly impacted classical archaeology, authoring pivotal works on the ancient city’s art and architecture. [Read more](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2025/11/24/pompeii-roger-ling-manchester-university-archaeology/?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Bob Kauders (d. 2025)**
*British photographer who spotlighted marginalized communities*
Kauders documented the effects of industrial decline and was recognized for his poignant portrayal of overlooked communities. His photography was exhibited in leading British galleries. [Read more](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/nov/25/bob-kauders-obituary?ref=hyperallergic.com).

**Tan Chor Whye (1958–2025)**
*The godfather of Malaysian murals*
As the founder of Can