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ROTH--Frank George. Mercurial abstract artist born February 22, 1936. Devoted SVA professor 1963 through 2010. Unceasingly experimental in his work. New York Times art critic acclaimed him a "wizard with paint itself." Internationally respected, in major museums and private collections. Died in sleep August 26, 2019 at NYC home. Survived by his loving wife Linda.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Matthew Stoner

June 15, 2025

I woke up this morning thinking of something Frank told me when I studied with him at SVA. He said paintings are never finished until you sell them and are denied further access. I decided to look him up only to discover God had come to the studio and taken him home. Condolences to the family.

Jackie Beckett

May 24, 2024

I studied with Frank in the early 1970´s my Junior year at SVA and gave me new compass directions to venture into and experience .
I was doing small watercolors that he was amused by & liking them presented collective not individually...eye opener as their were 28 images...showing new & different perspectives was his strength as mentor .

Francine Tint

May 19, 2022

My sincere, sympathies, Linda, I just found this out,
Trust you are ok, and my condolences may break
the ice for us, again sorry for your loss.

Peace and Love
Francine!

Ruth( Krigman) Nager

June 4, 2021

Frank was my first cousin. My father and Frank’s Mother were siblings. I remember as a teenager having a crush on Frank. He was about 10 years older than me! I went to his studio in the Village and had such a great time Visiting from Boston. RIP Frank

Andrea DiFiore

May 24, 2021

Thank you for your knowledge and friendship. RIP

Donna Tirella

February 26, 2020

Great art professor who became a wonderful friend. RIP, Frank, or maybe shake up the afterlife a bit.

Robert Feldman

February 23, 2020

There are not many left who remember the first show at The American Gallery...Wally Reiss and Frank Roth...a wonderful show, two terrific artists. I haven't seen or heard from Frank since the late 1960s (when I was fortunate enough to publish a print of his) but his work (HOMMAGE TO DEKOONING) hangs in my home and gives constant delight. My sympathies to Frank's family and friends. A fine artist and...many years ago....a good friend.

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