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About the Tyler Collection

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The Kenneth E. Tyler Collection at the National Gallery of Australia is the world’s most comprehensive collection of prints produced by the printmaker and publisher. It contains of over 7400 editioned prints, proofs, drawings, paper works, screens, multiples and illustrated books as well as an archive of photography, film, audio and workshop materials. This collection encompasses the work of North American artists over four decades and has been the source for an ongoing program of research, exhibitions and publications.

The collection began in 1973 when Tyler sold his private set of printer’s proofs from Gemini G.E.L., as well as rare proofs and related drawings, to the National Gallery. Alongside this purchase came an opportunity to acquire all future proofs by the publisher to develop a near complete collection of his body of work. The Gallery continued to collect works from Tyler Graphics Limited until the workshop closed its doors in 2001. At this time the Gallery acquired more than 4000 works and an extensive workshop archive through a purchase and major gift from Tyler.

  • Founding of the Collection

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  • The Archive

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  • The Kenneth Tyler Collection

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  • Publications

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Printmaking

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Printers and artists worked together to broaden techniques, advance technologies, and expand the possibilities of printmaking.

The Kenneth E. Tyler Collection

David Hockney prints: the National Gallery of Australia Collection

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The Kenneth Tyler collection team shares an excerpt from David Hockney prints: the National Gallery of Australia Collection by Dr Jane Kinsman.

Robert Motherwell

Black and white photograph of Robert Motherwell

One of 77 artists who collaborated with master printer Kenneth Tyler.

Exhibition

Lichtenstein to Warhol
The Kenneth Tyler Collection

A print of Richard Nixon in blue, red, and yellow with the words "vote MCGOVERN" below

7 Sep 2019—9 Mar 2020

Rikio Takahashi

Black and White image of Rikio Takahashi painting

One of 77 artists who collaborated with master printer Kenneth Tyler.

Director’s foreword

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