Sidney Tillim

1925–2001 (age 76)

Art critic and historian

Biography

Sidney Tillim earned respect as an art critic and historian, writing incisive essays for Artforum and other journals that defended realist traditions and pushed back against facile trends.

A painter himself, he also taught and mentored countless artists and critics, fostering thoughtful dialogue about craft, context, and conviction.

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