Karl Kasten
Born in San Francisco, CA on March 5, 1916. Kasten began his art training at the CSFA, continued at Marin College, UC Berkeley (M.A.), Iowa State University, and the Hans Hofmann School of Art. In 1941 he taught briefly at the CSFA until drafted into the Army in WWII. After the war he taught at the University of Michigan, San Francisco State College (1947-50), and UC Berkeley (1950-83). Included in his works are collographs and paintings in watercolor and acrylic. He is also the designer of the K-B etching press. Kasten is now living in Berkeley. Member: Berkeley Art Center Ass'n; Calif. Society of PM (pres.); SFAA. Exh: SFAA, 1939-53 (awards); AIC, 1946; MM, 1950, 1952; SFMA, 1951; Whitney Museum, 1952; Oakland Museum, 1954; De Young Museum, 1955 (solo); NW PM, 1955; Colorado Springs FA Center, 1955; San Jose Public Library, 1955 (solo); Sacramento State College, 1956 (solo); Univ. of Illinois, 1956; Calif. Painters (Long Beach), 1956; Calif. State Fair, 1956; Richmond Art Center, 1957 (award); Denver Museum, 1958; CPLH, 1959 (solo). In: Pasadena Museum; Mills College (Oakland); NY Public Library; Oakland Museum; UC Berkeley; U.S. State Dept.; Victoria & Albert Museum; Oakland Post Office; MOMA; SFMA
Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1959-70; Interview with the artist or his/her family.
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