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Hilton Kramer Obituary
Kramer's wife Esta said he had been suffering from a blood disease, and died early Tuesday. He had been in an assisted living facility in Harpswell, Maine.
Kramer started his work as an art critic in the early 1950s and joined the Times in 1965 as art-news editor. He became the chief art critic in 1973. He left the paper in 1982 for The New Criterion, a monthly journal that critiques the arts and other topics.
In his work, Kramer took issue with the art world over topics like the types of exhibits museums were showcasing to draw their audiences, as well as other artistic targets. One of the objects of his scorn was "The Gates," a 2005 installation in Central Park that put thousands of saffron drapes on frames along the footpaths.
Writing in The New York Observer, Hilton said: "What has to be understood about this whole affair is that it's not only an assault on nature, but also the wanton desecration of a precious work of art. If some barbarian entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art and proceeded to drape orange banners on the paintings and sculptures, we can be sure that the police would be called in to halt such a flagrant violation of a treasured art collection."
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Shay B.
March 31, 2012
Dear Family, you have my deepest heartfelt condolences. May God be with you to bring you comfort and peace through this difficult time. He promises us at Isaiah 61:2, 25:8 "he will actually do away with death forever...will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."
Linda
March 31, 2012
My deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you.
Devon
March 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alyssa
March 30, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of peace
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Alyssa
March 30, 2012
I am sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in the God of peace
David Barsalou
March 30, 2012
My Deepest Condolences...
Shanna Harrison
March 30, 2012
To the family of Mr. Kramer know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Take comfort in Gods word to "Trust in him at all times, O people. Before him pour out YOUR heart. God is a refuge for us. Psalms 62: 8
March 29, 2012
Goood work mr. Kramer. May he rest in peace. Romans 15:33
Kathi Susi
March 28, 2012
I As a fellow New Yorker and a Maine transplant, I Thank your husband and father for his work. Times are very different now.
March 28, 2012
Donne was correct, "the bell...it tolls for thee." Few will appreciate the loss the world has suffered. Who do we look to now to not be afraid to be free thinkers and "never correct our taste." To his family, what a privilege it must have been to have someone so bright and fearless as your own and how sorrowful this loss surely is to you. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers. A. Cleveland, OH
Tracey Schaaf
March 28, 2012
Such a lovely and elegant man. We will miss knowing he is in this world. Always enjoyed seeing him on his way to town to pick up the NYTimes and a muffin at the Book Store Cafe in Damariscotta.
prissy aranda
March 28, 2012
my condolence to you all but we know she is in a better place. God Bless you and that care stay stong.
March 28, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emma Jean
March 28, 2012
Mrs. Kramer and Family,
"May the LORD bless you and keep you. May the LORD smile down on you and show you his kindness. May the LORD answer your prayers and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26) Holy Bible Easy-to-Read Version
March 27, 2012
To the family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)
Victoria
March 27, 2012
~Mercy Mercy Angels of Christ~
condolences go out to the Kramer
Family..
GodBless you Mr.Hilton Kramer
thank you for all the achievments
in Social arts an fine inside paper
readings
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