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The Life and Death of Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the Art World Meme Maker Behind @JerryGogosian

Arts & Culture
When:
June 5, 2026 ยท 3:02 PM
Where:
Vanity Fair
Source:
Vanity Fair

For years, @JerryGogosian skewered the art world one Instagram post at a time. On Sunday, Helphenstein, the mastermind behind the account, was found dead in Brazil surrounded by an empty bottle of vodka and loose pills. What happened?

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    Claudville, VA

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    Vanity Fair

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    Arts & Culture