Remember Calvin Tomkins: Art and Culture Writer

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Calvin Tomkins, a writer for The New Yorker, passed away at 100. He was known for his art profiles of famous visual artists.

For over 50 years, Tomkins wrote about the art scene. He profiled artists like Andy Warhol and new art movements.

Tomkins began his writing career by creating fiction novels. Later, writing about Duchamp made him interested in art.

He joined The New Yorker magazine full-time in 1960. His many articles later became the basis for several books.

Tomkins was a tall man, known as \"Tad\" to his friends. He was married four times and had four beloved children.

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How old was Calvin Tomkins when he passed away?

He was 100 years old.

What type of writing was Tomkins known for?

He was known for his art profiles of famous visual artists.

How many times was Tomkins married?

He was married four times.

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