NEW YORK CITY —  The family of tribal art dealer Merton D. Simpson (1928–2013) has released a statement confirming that Simpson died on March 9 in New York City. He was 84.

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The family of Merton D. Simpson will issue a formal announcement soon with details about a memorial celebration to honor him.

The gallery is at 38 West 28th Street, fifth floor. For more information, contact Alaina Simone, director of the Merton D. Simpson Gallery, at 212-686-6735 or mdsgallerynyc@gmail.com.