David Smith's Death
Born (Birthday) March 9, 1906
Death Date May 23, 1965
Age of Death 59 years
Cause of Death Arrhythmia
Profession Sculptor
The sculptor David Smith died at the age of 59. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Abstract Expressionist artist best known for his “Cubis” series of stainless-steel, geometric sculptures. He was also known for “Hudson River Landscape” from 1950 and “The Letter” from 1950, both designed to break down the barriers between sculpting and painting.
He was married to the famed Dorothy Dehner from 1927 until 1952. He took her advice and joined the Art Students League of New York, where he was taught by John Sloan and Jan Matulka.
Quotes
"“He’s thinking more with his heart than with his brain.” (David Smith)
"“The big question society will have to answer is whether it wants computers thinking like humans.” (David Smith)