Mary Anne Heilmann was an American painter born in 1940, based in Manhattan and Bridgehampton, New York. She had solo shows and traveling exhibitions at galleries including 303 Gallery in Manhattan and Hauser & Wirth in Zurich, Switzerland, as well as at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio, and the New Museum in New York.
Heilmann's work spans painting, sculpture, and ceramics over five decades, characterized by bold, colorful abstractions that combine formal structure with a sense of improvisation. She has been recognized as a powerfully influential figure for younger artists.
Heilmann died on August 14, 2026, on Long Island, New York, at the age of 86, as confirmed by Hauser & Wirth and 303 Gallery. Her legacy continues to be celebrated through her extensive body of work.
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Hauser & Wirth confirmed the death of artist Mary Heilmann, who was born in 1940 and died in 2026. Heilmann was celebrated for her bold, colorful abstract paintings and ceramics that bridged East Coast and West Coast art movements.
Hauser & Wirth and 303 Gallery have confirmed the death of artist Mary Heilmann, who passed away on August 14, 2026, on Long Island, New York, at the age of 86. She is survived by her nieces and nephew.
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