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Ulay in November 2018. Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images.
Ulay was the freest of spirits—a pioneer and provocateur with a radically and historically unique oeuvre, operating at the intersection of photography and the conceptually-oriented approaches of Performance and Body art. His passing leaves a momentous gap in the world—one that will not be so easily be replaced. We hold his family, friends and colleagues close in our hearts during this time.
It is with great sadness I learned about my friend and former partner Ulay’s death today. He was an exceptional artist and human being, who will be deeply missed. On this day, it is comforting to know that his art and legacy will live on forever.
It’s through art that people exchange interpretation and meaning and love. You can be without solid food for 40 days, you can be without water for four days, you can be without air for four minutes, but you can be only four seconds without impressions… that’s why art is so important.