87-year-old Frank Stella, a key figure in postwar American art and pioneer of minimalist "black paintings," passed away due to lymphoma.

Frank Stella, a pivotal figure in postwar American art whose minimalist "black paintings" closed the door on Abstract Expressionism, has passed away at 87. Known for his experimental approach to color and form, Stella's work captivated the art world and solidified his status as a major influence on modernism. The cause of his death was listed as lymphoma.