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- Arnulf Rainer, the Austrian artist, died at age 96, as reported by the Austrian news agency APA.
- He was a prominent figure in abstract art and a pioneer of Art Informel in Austria, with works shown in major museums worldwide.
- Initially influenced by surrealism, he gained fame in the 1950s for his overpainting technique that often included images of himself.
- Austrian state broadcaster ORF confirmed his death occurred on Thursday.
