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Paper: the next frontier

December 19, 2013 by tylercollection

Following our recent look at Anthony Caro’s paper sculptures produced at Tyler Graphics we wanted to discuss the importance of papermaking in Tyler’s workshops and the innovative ways in which handmade papers were used. As this story spans almost four decades we’ve just touched on a few things here and hope to explore it further in the new year with a dedicated ‘paper page’ on our website. Upon opening his own workshop in 1965, Tyler began a long and involved […]

Categories: Artists, Behind-the-scenes, Gemini GEL, Tyler Graphics Ltd, Uncategorized • Tags: France, Gemini GEL, paper pulp, papermaking, Richard de Bas paper mill, Robert Rauschenberg, Tyler Graphics Ltd

David Hockney: art and technology

November 27, 2013 by tylercollection

David Hockney has always pushed the limits of technology in his art and his latest exhibition David Hockney: a bigger exhibition at the de Young in San Francisco contains works that clearly demonstrate this tendency. In addition to more traditional media, the exhibition includes example of paintings that Hockney created using the ‘Brushes’ application on his iPad, as well as digital films displayed over multiple screens. You can see some examples of this kind of work on Hockney’s website: http://www.hockneypictures.com/home.php. […]

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Remembering Walasse Ting

August 28, 2013 by tylercollection

In 1964 Roy Lichtenstein was joined by 27 of his contemporaries in contributing lithographic illustrations to One Cent Life, a volume of poems by Walasse Ting. Visitors to Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix have the rare opportunity to view sections of this significant publication, in which Ting’s ‘raunchy Pidgin English’[1] is united with the work of key artists including Joan Mitchell, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. Ting, a Chinese-American poet, printer and painter, produced several illustrated portfolios over the […]

Categories: Artists, Uncategorized • Tags: Abstract Expressionism, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist, Joan Mitchell, Kenneth Tyler, lithograph, lithography, National Gallery of Australia, One Cent Life, poetry, Pop art, prints, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Sam Francis, Tamarind, Tyler Collection, Walasse Ting

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Lichtenstein opening party

August 12, 2013 by tylercollection

After weeks of anticipation, Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix opened at the National Gallery of Australia with a BANG! (or should we say POP!?) on 19 July. Ken Tyler opened the exhibition with a quirky speech channelling Walasse Ting’s poetry, while NGA Director Ron Radford cheekily drew our attention to the catalogue’s centrefold of the gorgeous Nude with yellow pillow. Vodka POPtails were flowing as guests jumped into a photo booth to create their own Lichtenstein mashups, with props such as […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: CELEBRATION, exhibitions, Kenneth Tyler, National Gallery of Australia, PARTY, PERFORMANCE ART, Roy Lichtenstein, Tyler Collection

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‘Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix’ media launch

July 22, 2013 by tylercollection

Media and staff gathered last Friday at the National Gallery of Australia for the media preview of ‘Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix’, which opened to the public on Saturday 20 July. The excitement was palpable as Ken Tyler– who travelled to Canberra specially to open the show–recounted some of his unique experiences of working with Roy Lichtenstein. Thank you to both Ken and Marabeth Tyler for making the long trip from the U.S. to be here. Marabeth Cohen-Tyler, NGA Director Ron […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: ABC NEWS, exhibitions, Kenneth Tyler, MEDIA, National Gallery of Australia, printmaking, Roy Lichtenstein, Tyler Collection

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Remix and win!

June 25, 2013 by tylercollection

Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix opens in Canberra at the National Gallery of Australia on July 19 with an invite-only party. To celebrate the NGA in conjunction with exhibition sponsors the Molonglo Group are offering two tickets to the opening along with accommodation at the Diamant Hotel to one lucky winner. For details on how to enter the competition visit our Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/18clK1w.

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Kenneth Tyler AO

January 31, 2013 by tylercollection

On January 23 2013, at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC, the Honorable Kim Beazley AC conducted an Investiture Ceremony admitting Kenneth Tyler AO to the Order of Australia for service to the Arts, particularly through the Kenneth Tyler Collection here at the National Gallery of Australia and through philanthropy. We are very pleased to be able to bring you these photographs from the ceremony, courtesy of the Australian Government: The Hon Kim Beazley AC conducts the Investiture Ceremony […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Embassy of Australia, Kenneth Tyler, Kim Beazley, National Gallery of Australia, Order of Australia, Washington DC

Happy 2013!

January 16, 2013 by tylercollection

Robert Rauschenberg’s Horsefeathers thirteen series, 1972-76 Happy New Year to all! It seemed fitting to begin 2013 by taking a closer look at Robert Rauschenberg’s Horsefeathers thirteen series, which is currently on display here at the National Gallery of Australia. Horsefeathers thirteen I-IV Robert Rauschenberg was one of the first artists to work with Kenneth Tyler at Gemini GEL when it opened in 1966. Together the pair made several ambitious prints, including Booster, which – when it was printed in […]

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Season’s greetings!

December 21, 2012 by tylercollection

2012 has been a big year for the National Gallery’s Tyler Collection. We have learned the exciting news that Kenneth Tyler will be made an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia at an investiture ceremony in Washington DC on January 23, 2013. Ken has been nominated for this well-deserved honour for his ‘service to the Arts, particularly through the Kenneth Tyler Collection at the National Gallery of Australia and through philanthropy.’ In April the Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix show […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Bruce Nauman, David Hockney, Ken Price, Kenneth Tyler, Maurice Sendak, Merry Christmas!, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, National Gallery of Australia, Paul Jenkins, prints, Roy Lichtenstein, Seaon's greetings, Tony Albert, Tyler Collection, unDisclosed

Jörg Schmeisser, 1942 – 2012

June 21, 2012 by tylercollection

The International Prints Department is deeply saddened by the news of Jörg Schmeisser’s death. In 1976 Schmeisser came toCanberra as a visiting fellow in the Humanities Research Centre at the Australian National University, and from 1978 until the late 1980s he headed the printmaking workshop at the Canberra School of Art. During this time he established strong connections with the National Gallery of Australia, generously giving his time to promote prints and printmaking through a range of workshops and lectures in association […]

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Remembering Maurice Sendak

May 11, 2012 by tylercollection

Ken Tyler shares his memories of friend and collaborator, Maurice Sendak: I was not exposed to Maurice’s books as a young person, but fortunately as an adult I read his books and knew him as a friend. His unique imagination, wit and humor enlightened all those he touched with his art and friendship. He was the epitome of the irascible and loving relative whose stories taught and amused you. Knowing Maurice was very special. Collaborating with him on his prints […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Kenneth Tyler, Maurice Sendak, National Gallery of Australia, prints, Where the Wild Things Are

Ken Price, 1935 – 2012

February 27, 2012 by tylercollection

It is with regret that we report the death of Kenneth Price on February 24, and extend our sympathies to his family and friends. Price worked on a series of prints with Kenneth Tyler at Gemini GEL in the early 1970s, but is best known for his ceramic sculptures. The National Gallery holds an example of his ceramic work in the International Painting and Sculpture collection: http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=116123 The prints Price produced at Gemini GEL are boldly coloured and often feature […]

Categories: Artists, Gemini GEL, Uncategorized • Tags: ceramic, Ken Price, Kenneth Price, Kenneth Tyler, National Gallery of Australia, sculpture

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!

December 5, 2011 by tylercollection

On December 13 Ken Tyler will celebrate his 80th birthday. We here at the National Gallery of Australia will be marking the occasion with a lunchtime talk and a special film screening, for details see here: http://nga.gov.au/calendar/default.cfm?VIEWDAY=12/13/2011 We hope to see you there!

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Kenneth Tyler, National Gallery of Australia

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Sneak peek…

August 29, 2011 by tylercollection

As promised, a short clip from our newly digitised film and sound collection is ready and waiting for you to watch through Vimeo. This footage shows Frank Stella discussing the making of his epic print The fountain, 1992. More material will be made available as we identify and catalogue our large holdings: you can expect to see artists in action as well as Ken Tyler and his staff inking plates, operating the presses, making paper and much, much more. Stay tuned! […]

Categories: Behind-the-scenes, Tyler Graphics Ltd, Uncategorized • Tags: DAMSmart!, Frank Stella, Kenneth Tyler, National Gallery of Australia

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