French artist Ben, renowned for his painted slogans, died by suicide at age 88, hours after the passing of his wife. Ben, also known as Ben Vautier, was a proponent of blurring the line between art and everyday life, with his work appearing on a wide range of objects. His distinctive cursive script and provocative slogans, such as ‘What is the use of art?’ and ‘What are you doing here?’, left an enduring mark on the art world.