Walter Steding, Otherworldly One-Man Band and Portraitist, Is Dead at 75

A self-taught musician, he wore flashing goggles while playing the violin. But his real skill was as a painter, and his portraits offered an eerie commentary on the times.

Jan 17, 2026 - 10:30
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A self-taught musician, he wore flashing goggles while playing the violin. But his real skill was as a painter, and his portraits offered an eerie commentary on the times.

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