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Doyald Young
1926-2011
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It is with much sadness that I report the passing of my friend and colleague Doyald Young this month. Doyald was a highly respected lettering artist, teacher, writer, lecturer and type designer. But most of all he was a wonderful friend, adviser, and confidant.
There are some very lovely tributes online including an article in the New York Times and a tribute from me and some other friends. The interview on LetterCult from a few years ago has lovely samples of his work.
I will miss him so.
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Two lettering artists receive the generous MacArthur Fellow award
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Matthew Carter is the second type designer (following Charles Bigelow in 1982) to receive a Fellows award from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It is always exciting to see type design recognized as an important activity on  par with music, art, literature and the sciences. The so-called "genius award" is possibly the most prestigious individual award in America and certainly it is the most remunerative: $500,000 over the next 5 years with no strings attached.
Stonecutter Nicholas Benson, current owner of the renowned John Stevens Shop in Newport, Rhode Island was also awarded the MacArthur Fellow Award last year. Benson is the son of John E. Benson and grandson of John Howard Benson, both renowned stonecutters in their own right.
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There's more of my lettering work to be seen! |
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