A legendary artist has died
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The art world is mourning the loss of Jackie Ferrara, a groundbreaking American sculptor known for her architectural wooden structures and minimalist style. She passed away at the age of 95 after choosing medical aid in dying.
Ferrara's death occurred last Wednesday in Basel, Switzerland, where she traveled to end her life at Pegasos, a nonprofit clinic specializing in assisted dying.
Her estate confirmed the news earlier this week.
Based in New York City, Ferrara was celebrated for her geometric works inspired by ancient forms and rituals.
Her sculptures are part of major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
A deliberate and deeply personal decision for Jackie Ferrara
In a recent interview, Jackie explained that while she remained in good health, she no longer wanted to risk losing her independence after suffering two falls over the past year. She spoke candidly about wanting to «leave before dependency arrived.»
Because medical aid in dying isn't legal in New York and only available to terminally ill patients in a handful of U.S. states, Ferrara made the choice to travel to Switzerland - one of the few countries where the law allows assisted death regardless of medical condition.
Her passing reignites an international debate on the ethics and boundaries of assisted dying, particularly for those who are not terminally ill but wish to make their own end-of-life choices.
Jackie Ferrara leaves behind a remarkable legacy that shaped generations of artists.
Her work, known for its balance of structure and serenity, continues to speak to the power of personal autonomy - in life and in art.
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