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June Wayne
1918–2011

Introduction

June Claire Wayne (March 7, 1918 – August 23, 2011) was an American painter, printmaker, tapestry innovator, educator, and activist. She founded Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1960–1970), a then California-based nonprofit print shop dedicated to lithography.

Wikidata identifier

Q3915869

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Introduction

She was instrumental in the revival of lithography in the United States. She founded the famed Tamarind Lithography Workshop in 1959 in Los Angeles.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, author, lecturer, lithographer, painter, tapestry designer, writer

ULAN identifier

500051984

Names

June Wayne, June Clair Wayne, June C. Wayne, June Claire Wayne

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