Obituary Archives

In Memoriam VALIE EXPORT (1940-2026)

On the occasion of what would have been her 86th birthday, we pay tribute to VALIE EXPORT, one of the most influential, inspiring and fearless artists of the twentieth century.

Del Barrett18th May 2026

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Princess Marianne – Obituary

By Carol: HSH Princess Marianne of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, known as ‘Manni’, who has died aged 105, made the most of her uniquely aristocratic and glamorous connections across Europe by photographing everyone from Maria Callas to Margaret Thatcher.

Del Barrett12th May 2025

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Bertien van Manen: Obituary

Celebrated documentary photographer Bertien van Manen has died at the age of 89.

Del Barrett29th May 2024

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Dorothy Bohm: Obituary

The legendary photographer Dorothy Bohm, recognised for her insightful street photography and portraiture, has died at the age of 98.

Katherine Riley21st March 2023

Black and white photograph. A woman in a long coat stands holding an umbrella in one hand and a pair of shoes in the other.

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Marilyn Stafford: Obituary

The legendary photographer Marilyn Stafford, recognised for her portraiture and street photography, has died at the age of 97.

Katherine Riley4th January 2023

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Letizia Battaglia (1935 – 2022)

Legendary photographer Letizia Battaglia, whose striking photographs revealed the hidden world of the Sicilian Mafia and their victims, has died at the age of 87.