He Was an Avid Reader and Enjoyed to Discuss, Criticize and Argue with Anyone He Wished

 45 Years Ago Today He Was Unconcerned but not Indifferent

Thursday 18th of November 1976
Artist Man Ray dies of a lung infection at the age of 86 in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

His body has been cremated and his ashes placed in the local cemetery after the funeral. He was the only painter alive who had lived in Paris, Île-de-France, France, as a member of the Art Gallery of Versailles. In 1986 he died of a single, non-cardiomyopathy stroke that took place between 16 and 18, aged 54.
A short time later he left France for Rome where he remained in the service of his great-great aunt, Marianne. He worked for several years in the fine-arts gallery from the very first. After his death he and his friends began to publish a few paintings in France. He was an avid reader and enjoyed to discuss, criticize, and argue with anyone he wished. He was always available for discussion of art work as well; this was done as well while attending the University of Notre Dame.
His life was characterized by the constant interest for his work, to be used as reference in other forms, and to contribute to the collective well-being of artists and audiences. As a result and in order to support the continued enjoyment of his life he was often asked to create a number of images which were of interest to everyone, including those.