ARTnews: Ashley Bickerton dies at 63
Gagosian gallery plans a 2023 show of indefinable artist who lampooned consumerism, ‘captured the ethos of the time’
By Alex Greenberger
Ashley Bickerton, an artist who became the toast of the New York art world in the 1980s, only to depart the scene in a surprise move during the ’90s, died on Nov. 30 at 63 in Bali, Indonesia. Last year, he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which impacts the nervous system and can prove debilitating.
A representative for Gagosian, the mega-gallery that began representing Bickerton earlier this year, confirmed his death. Gagosian is planning a show of his work for 2023.
“Ashley had a rebellious and singular voice in the art world that continuously captured the ethos of the time,” dealer Larry Gagosian said in a statement. “He remained innovative until the very end, even with his latest body work that is yet to debut. I am proud to have known him.” …
