Laurence Desaix Anderson • February 12, 1936–February 11, 2021
Desaix Anderson’s art was a personal, philosophical exploration of the meaning of life. A career diplomat, writer, and painter, the native Mississippian had homes in New York, Washington, and Paris. From a career spent largely in Asia, Desaix had a profound attachment to nature, the seasons, and cycles of decay and rebirth—of societies and individuals. Read more.