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The Manhattan art dealer Brent Sikkema, who represented prominent artists like Kara Walker, Jeffrey Gibson and Vik Muniz, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment on Monday night. Brazilian publications reported that the gallerist, who helped found Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was discovered with stab wounds to his body after the local Fire Department was called to his apartment in the neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. “It is with great sadness that the gallery announces the passing of our beloved founder,” Meg Malloy and Michael Jenkins, his business partners, said in a statement. “The gallery grieves this tremendous loss and will continue on in his spirit.”The Brazilian police did not immediately respond to a request for comment. “Officers will listen to witnesses, are looking for more information and are carrying out other inquiries to shed light on the case,” the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State said in a statement to The Associated Press.
Persons: Brent Sikkema, Kara Walker, Jeffrey Gibson, Vik Muniz, Sikkema Jenkins, ” Meg Malloy, Michael Jenkins, Organizations: Co, Fire Department, Civil Police, Associated Press Locations: Manhattan, Rio de Janeiro, Jardim Botânico
CNN —Brazilian Federal Police arrested one of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides and two others, in connection to the investigation of a gang that allegedly falsified data on Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil. Sixteen search and seizure warrants and six arrest warrants were also served, police said in a statement. Cars of Brazilian federal police are seen in front of the house of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on May 3, 2023. Ueslei Marcelino/ReutersFormer Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves his home following a search operation in Brasilia on May 3, 2023. A statement from Brazilian police says they are analyzing material seized during the searches and interviewing people they say might have information related to their investigation.
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