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Just thinking of michael and giggling today
carolyn S sechler
August 05, 2025 | Friend


Phoenix, Arizona
Michael A. Maglich, artist, consummate wit, and iconoclastic thinker, whose public art projects for the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe helped in recent years to shape the cultural landscape of those cities, died on August 2, 2007 in Phoenix. Known for the signature wit and wry...
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carolyn S sechler
August 05, 2025 | Friend
I knew and very much loved Michael in the 70's, when we had studios on Raymond in Pasadena. He loved playing my piano and I was entranced with his writing. He taught me about pia pico sauce on quesadillas; I once worked with his mom to create special dishes with drawings done by his son, Emory, who he loved so much and missed terribly. Once Michael fell injuring himself, and I drove him to the hospital. It all lasted for about a year, and then no more. I have never forgotten Michael and...
Susan Singer
January 25, 2024
I remember him nearly every day. He still inspires me
carolyn sechler
August 03, 2023 | Friend
Susan, Emory, & Family -
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was a generous man who followed his heart.
My thoughts go out to you.
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Michael Todd
September 19, 2007 | New York, NY
The main point about Michael’s art is the refusal to be pigeonholed into one style, the fearless exploration of a wide variety of artistic pathways, from extreme political statement to ascetic ambient beauty.
The art world is diminished by the loss of an artist of Michael’s abilities. I would love to see a retrospective exhibit of Michael’s lifetime creations. This would be the only way to appreciate the broad spectrum of his art.
I will miss Michael’s enthusiasm for life, his...
Paul Hartsfield
September 08, 2007 | Albuquerque, NM
I didn't know Michael in elementary school nor at Central High, where Michael, my husband Paul, and several others hung out. I didn't even know Michael in LA. I did meet Michael a few years ago when he welcomed us into his home. It's strange thinking about that time. Paul told me about Michael, his art, and his wealth of creativity. From Paul's report he seemed bigger than life. However, that wasn't the case at all. He was warm, open, and immediately connected with the simplest...
Shelley Carter
September 08, 2007 | Albuquerque, NM
Michael,
Thank you for bringing so much fun, friendship, and......well, ART into our lives. I'll never forget how you bought one of your own works at an auction, where someone had bid over me, and then gave it to me! It's one of my favorite pieces. Your memory will always be with us through your artwork.
Hugs.... as you used to say,
Kate and Carl
Kate O'Mara
September 07, 2007 | Gilbert, AZ
It's with much sorrow that I write after your passing away, so early in your life. Your father, wife, sister and son miss you terribly. I think what I remember most was not your art work, but the time that we spent golfing, on occasion, and your sense of humor. You will be missed by all that have known you, Julie
Julie Johnson
September 06, 2007 | Lawton, OK
I carry your heart...in my heart.
Susan Carrick
September 06, 2007 | Phoenix, AZ