Jacqueline de Jong, Pioneering Avant-Garde Artist, Dies at 85

The Dutch artist's six-decade career spanned painting, sculpture, and radical activism, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art.

De Jong's work ranged from Pop art to realism, often commenting on social issues like war and violence.
She was closely associated with the Situationist International but later founded the experimental Situationist Times.
Her art addressed themes of eroticism and violence, especially in her later works influenced by global conflicts.
De Jong's influence extended beyond painting to printmaking, publishing, and even jewelry design.
Recent exhibitions have highlighted her extensive and varied contributions to the art world.