Mauricio Lasansky

Graphic designer and artist

Mauricio Lasansky - Graphic designer and artist
Born

1914
111 years ago

Died

April 2nd, 2012
13 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American graphic designer and academic contributed significantly to printmaking and is celebrated for innovative techniques. Lasansky taught extensively at the University of Iowa and influenced generations of artists. His work often dealt with social issues, reflecting the human condition through expressive visual language. Lasansky's career included exhibitions in renowned galleries, and his prints were featured in collections worldwide. His legacy is preserved through various teaching roles and his lasting impact on the field of graphic art.

Pioneered modern printmaking techniques

Served as a professor at the University of Iowa

Exhibited works in major art institutions

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