Kenneth E. Tyler
Kenneth E. Tyler, AO (born December 13, 1931) is a master printmaker, publisher, arts educator and a prominent figure in the American post-war revival of fine art, limited edition printmaking. Tyler established leading print workshops and publishing houses on both West and East coasts of the United States and made several innovations in printmaking technology. His technical expertise and willingness to experiment on a bold scale drew many famous and influential artists to his workshops, among them Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Robert Rauschenberg, Anthony Caro and Jasper Johns. Ken Tyler remains active as an educator and promoter of fine art printmaking, and mentor of a younger generation of printers through his various training and collecting institutions in Singapore, Japan, Australia and the US. The largest collection of prints produced at Tyler's successive workshops is currently held by the National Gallery of Australia.
Kenneth E. Tyler AO | |
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| Born | December 13, 1931 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Other names | Ken Tyler |
| Education | Indiana University |
| Alma mater | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Herron School of Art and Design Tamarind Lithography Workshop (now Tamarind Institute) |
| Occupation(s) | Master printmaker, publisher, arts educator |
| Years active | 1966–2001 |
| Employer | Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1964–5) |
| Known for | Gemini GEL Tyler Graphics |
| Board member of | Gemini Ltd, LA (1965) Gemini GEL, LA (1966–73) |
| Website | Kenneth Tyler Collection website |