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Artist Kathleen Clement Leaves 75-Year Legacy at 97

2/27/2026

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  • Kathleen Clement, an American-born artist, died at 97, leaving a 75-year art legacy.
  • Clement moved to Mexico City in 1960 and joined a vibrant artistic community.
  • Clement's work evolved from realism to abstract, reflecting the ecological fragility of her surroundings.
  • Clement's photography included graffiti images featured in "Zapatista Graffiti: A Photographic Essay."
  • Clement's career included over fifty solo exhibitions and the 2025 Elizabeth Heywood Wyman Award.