Benita Raphan

Only Now have I become aware of the news of Benita's passing and even though it is 40yrs since we last saw each other, I am deeply shocked and saddened. I met Benita at the Royal College of Art in London where we studied at the same time although on different courses. She stood out by her individual style, irrepressible spirit and beauty, she was simply lovely. I treasure in my memory the times that we shared together. My sincere condolences to all of her family and everyone who knew her....

Always remembered and deeply missed

My condolences to Benita's family and friends. She was a rare gem.

dear Beni,
Your loss was such a shock... I can't think of visiting NYC without meeting you anymore. You were the most European-American I met, and I'll cherish forever the fun & artistic moments we spent together, whether in Paris or in NYC. You'll be deeply missed, I was so fortunate to have known you as a talented artist, as a human and as a dear friend. All my heartfelt condolences go out to your family, your nephews and nieces whom you loved so much. RIP my Beni.
Noëlle

Benita was so incredibly creative, fun, soulful, curious, talented, caring, friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and ambitious. I feel so very fortunate to have been so close to her for several years as a young Bronx Science student and a freshman at NYU (circa 1978 - 1982). At the time she was a terrific photographer and a primary artistic force for my band the Speedies, with her photos used in the press, on our records, and in our flyers for shows. We fell out of touch for a long time but...

Hello. My heartfelt condolences go out to Benita’s family. She was a neighbor and I very much enjoyed our many conversations. RIP dear Benita.

3-4-21: I like so many others in our great City of New York knew Benita as a a spirit of resilience and good humor. Benita was the dear friend of a neighbor family I came to know almost 7 decades ago and who I consider to be my extended family. Benita was always possessed of spirit fueled by strength and purpose, joy and friendship. In particular many years ago Benita lived in Paris and at the time I thought she was the most glamorous, cosmopolitan person I had ever met. She came to...

Benita Raphan was a friend to the world. Her luminous vision allows each of us to see a little more clearly, and appreciate all that there is that much more deeply. What a gift to us all. Oh how she will be missed.