We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert “Bob” Branaman passed away at the age of 90 in the early morning of Tuesday, January 9. Bob was a legendary painter, sculptor, filmmaker, and poet who exhibited at the Batman Gallery in the early 1960s; formed part of the “Wichita Vortex” with Bruce Conner, Charley Plymell, Michael McClure, and others; was a member of Bruce Conner’s Rat Bastard Protective Association; and collaborated with William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and many others. He served as Beyond Baroque’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence from 2010-2020, during which time he curated approximately 100 shows in The Mike Kelley Gallery. At our 55th anniversary gala, we awarded Bob the 2023 Alexandra Garrett Award for Service to Beyond Baroque. He continued painting until the very end of his life, and his show Horizons is currently on display in the Mike Kelley Gallery. Originally scheduled to close on January 27, the show will be extended until March 2, with more information about a celebration of his life and work to be announced soon. Please join us in offering condolences and love to the Branaman family and to the Beyond Baroque community.