Arrest Made in Murder of NYC Art Dealer in Brazil
TL;DR
Brazilian police have arrested a man in connection with the killing of New York art dealer Brent Sikkema, who was found with stab wounds in his Rio de Janeiro apartment. The suspect was apprehended at a gas station 600 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro and is believed to be involved in a robbery resulting in death. Sikkema, 75, represented artists such as Kara Walker and Jeffrey Gibson, and his gallery, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., is known for its focus on contemporary art. The art community mourns his loss and plans to announce a memorial to celebrate his life and accomplishments.
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- Brazilian Police Make Arrest in Killing of New York Art Dealer The New York Times
- Suspect arrested in murder of NYC art gallery owner Brent Sikkema who was found stabbed in his Rio townhome Daily Mail
- Suspect arrested in death of prominent N.Y. art dealer who was stabbed 18 times in Brazil NBC News
- Prominent NYC art dealer stabbed to death in Brazil apartment: reports New York Post
- Brazilian police arrest man in connection with killing of US art dealer The Guardian
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