Featured Ben Davidson, R.I.P.

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by all_fakes, Aug 20, 2020.

  1. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Ben Davidson, Haida artist, has just passed away, apparently of a heart attack, at age 44/45, according to Douglas Reynolds Gallery. His Haida name was tlajang nang kingaas meaning “the one who is known far away.” The son of Robert Davidson, he followed his father's footsteps as one who both followed the form-line tradition, and innovated upon the tradition; and like his father he was dedicated to preserving and expanding Haida culture in dance, language and song.
    This is a terribly sad and sudden loss to his family, and to the Haida people and the art world.
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    This is "Two-be-Four;" for more of his work see https://nativecanadianarts.com/artist/ben-davidson/https://nativecanadianarts.com/artist/ben-davidson/
     
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2020
  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I'm sorry to hear of it!
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    a sad loss.........
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    That's sad and am sorry to hear....
     
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  6. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    So young!! Wow God speed
     
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  7. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    May you rest in peace Ben.
     
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  8. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Rest in peace, Ben.
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    That is so very sad. My heart goes out to his family.
     
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  10. Donna HA

    Donna HA Pleasestayhome

    Condolences to the family and friends. Very young, sad.
     
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  11. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    RIP very sad and he was way too young.
     
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