Renowned artist and educator Behailu Bezabih passes at 66

Ethiopia’s art community is mourning the loss of Behailu Bezabih, a celebrated painter, educator, and one of the pioneers of modern Ethiopian art. Assistant Professor Behailu passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 66. Behailu was a longtime faculty member at Addis Ababa University’s Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, where []