Walter Midener
Walter Midener (1912–1998[1]) was a German born American artist. He studied at the Berlin Academy of Arts (1932–1936), and received a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Wayne State University (1950). Midener settled in Detroit, Michigan where he became an influential sculptor and teacher. He was the head of the Sculpture Department of the Art School of the Society of Arts and Crafts, and president of The Center for Creative Studies.[2] He received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the Center for Creative Studies in 1997.[3]
Midener was married to the collage artist Margaret Midener from 1947 until his death.[4] Their daughter Wendy Froud is an internationally exhibited sculptor and doll artist, and the designer of puppets for films such as The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, The Muppet Movie, and The Empire Strikes Back.
References
[edit]- ^ Walter Midener papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Accessed April 10, 2011
- ^ Midener — Beeby Exhibit opens today. Petoskey News-Review, October 4, 2009. Accessed April 10, 2011
- ^ Abraham, Molly (6 October 1998). "Walter Midener: War hero became president of art school". Obituaries. Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. p. 4B. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Inc, Penzien Funeral Homes. "Obituary for Margaret Peggy Midener". Obituary for Margaret Peggy Midener. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
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