New York, New York
SHAPIRO--Joel. The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies joins the global arts community in mourning the loss of Joel Shapiro. Joel was a very dear friend to FAPE and his incredible generosity to our program is impossible to overstate. In 1999, he inaugurated our Site-Specific...
Read MoreI worked for Ellen and Joel in Westport for 32 years I am saddened to here of Joels death they were both wonderful caring people. My prayers for Ivy and children and Ellen
Marjorie Durgan
June 30, 2025 | Work
I wish to express my profound condolences to the family and friends of this great artist. He was a groundbreaker in the realm of sculpture, expanding both its definition and its very trajectory. He exerted a significant influence on the cultural context of our time, eloquently expressing philosophical and existential inquiry alike in material form. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him, but his legacy will live on in the annals of art.
Victoria Martino
June 28, 2025 | Other
Saw Joel through some tough times before he met Ellen. Fond memories and deepest condolences to Ivy.
Beth Ellor
June 25, 2025 | Friend
Joel and I were in Grad school together at NYU, I remember him well and have always admired his work, I send my heart felt condolences to his family.
Marc Mannheimer
June 22, 2025 | Other
Deepest condolences to family and friends. Love and comfort to you, Ellen. Lynne
Lynne Henkel
June 17, 2025 | Other
