The artist Benjamin Vautier, known under the pseudonym Ben, was found dead at his home on the Route de Saint-Pancrace in Nice, this Wednesday, June 5, indicated Nice morning. He was 88 years old. According to information from BFM, he was discovered with a bullet in the head. An investigation has been opened to determine the exact circumstances of his death.
On social networks, many personalities paid tribute to him, including the mayor of the city, Christian Estrosi. ” I am upset. My friend Ben, this wonderful artist who embodies a large part of the culture in Nice has left us. […] I miss him already. We already miss him terribly. The city will pay tribute to him at the height of his genius,” he wrote.
Ben was known for his famous slogans, white writing on a black background, which notably gave rise to derivative products.