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David Askevold, a central figure in early conceptual, narrative, video and digital art, passed away after a long illness in Halifax on January 23, 2008. Askevold is survived by his partner of many years, Norma Ready, and their daughter, Kyla Ready-Askevold. Ben Askevold, a son from a previous marriage to Christina Ritchie, predeceased him.
Among the most interesting and influential artists to emerge from the generation of post-minimalists, Askevold made work that avoided the narrow definitions and the rhetorical and formal traps of the art genres he helped create. His work is always recognizable but changing, consistently engaging, surprising; often, it seemed unfathomable and mysterious. Most importantly, it always embodies a high level of intellect, wit and engagement.
Askevold's detached, conceptual approach and clarity of vision allowed high levels of variability in his use...
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