David Askevold (1960-2008)

From: S B (email suppressed)
Date: Thu Jan 24 2008 - 16:25:23 PST


Speaking of Canadians, filmmaker and visual artist David Askevold passed away yesterday.
You can see his early 8mm film "Rubberband" here:

http://www.imagesfestival.com/ifpod

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2008/01/24/askevold-obit.html

OBITUARY
DAVID ASKEVOLD
1940 - 2008

        It is with deep personal regret that we inform you of
       the passing of the artist and educator David Askevold.

       David died peacefully, in a Halifax hospital, on
       Wednesday January 23, 2008.

       One of Canada's most influential artists and an important
       figure in many international art movements of the last 40
       years, Askevold's work as an arts educator has also had
       great importance on an international level. David was a
       long-time colleague and contributor to Art Metropole, and
       one of our first Artist Life Members. He will be greatly
       missed.

       The funeral will be family only. A memorial and
       exhibition will be organized for later in the year.

       Personal sympathies may be forwarded to David's wife and
       daughter:

       Norma Ready and Kyla Ready-Askevold
       15 Penhorn Drive
       Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3K2
       Canada

       Sincerely,

       Ian Murray
       for the Board of Directors, Art Metropole

--
Scott Miller Berry, Executive Director
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*ifpod: eleven artist projects for viewing online or download:
http://www.imagesfestival.com/ifpod
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