Chuck Close, Creator Of Gigantic Portraits, Has Died At 81

Artist Chuck Close at a 2019 exhibition of his work in Ravenna, Italy.

Chuck Close, who was known for his giant photorealist portraits of friends and colleagues in the art world, has died at the age of 81. Late in life, Close faced accusations of sexual harassment.

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Chuck Close, who was known for his giant photorealist portraits of friends and colleagues in the art world, has died at the age of 81. Late in life, Close faced accusations of sexual harassment.