Barbara Neustadt facts for kids
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Barbara Neustadt
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Neustadt in her New York studio, 1956
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| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 1998 (aged 75–76) |
| Alma mater | Smith College |
| Known for | book artist, printmaker |
Barbara Neustadt (1922–1998) was an American artist. She was known for making prints and special art books. She created beautiful lithograph prints.
Barbara Neustadt: Artist and Printmaker
Her Life and Work
Barbara Neustadt was born in 1922 in Davenport, Iowa. She went to Smith College to study. Later, she worked at a famous art studio called Atelier 17 in New York City. There, she worked with other talented printmakers. These included Robert Blackburn, Margaret Lowengrund, and Michael Ponce de Leon.
In 1967, Barbara started her own art place. It was called the Studio Graphics Workshop. This was in Woodstock, New York. Later, in 1980, she created the Pleiades Press. This was a special place for making artist's books. An artist's book is a work of art that uses the form of a book.
One of her famous artist's books was A Dream of Love. She made this in 1986 with a poet named Joseph Langland. Barbara Neustadt passed away in 1998 in Bradenton Beach, Florida.
Where to See Her Art
You can find Barbara Neustadt's artwork in many important museums. These include the National Gallery of Art. Her work is also at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Other places include the Syracuse University Art Museum. You can also see her art at the Walker Art Center.
