Discover monumental wood sculptures, slate monoprints, and stone carvings that defined Kent’s groundbreaking practice.
Learn about Kent’s life, from self-taught beginnings to his pioneering role in American sculpture and printmaking.
Inspired by Kent’s struggles as an aging artist, our programs provide support and visibility for older living artists.
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Explore Kent’s preserved studio in Durham, CT — a living archive of his work and process.
Discover monumental wood sculptures, slate monoprints, and stone carvings that defined Kent’s groundbreaking practice.
Learn about Kent’s life, from self-taught beginnings to his pioneering role in American sculpture and printmaking.
Inspired by Kent’s struggles as an aging artist, our programs provide support and visibility for older living artists.
Explore Kent’s preserved studio in Durham, CT — a living archive of his work and process.
William Kent (1919–2012) was a self-taught American artist whose monumental wood sculptures, Italian slate carvings, and innovative monoprints embodied his uncompromising individuality. A printmaking pioneer, Kent developed a hand-carved slate technique that yielded singular works blending technical mastery with biting social commentary. Over his lifetime, he created more than 800 sculptures and 2,000 prints—each a testament to his fearless independence and vision.
Step into the creative world of the artist. The Art Barn remains much as he left it, filled with the tools, textures, and atmosphere that shaped his groundbreaking sculptures and monoprints. Visitors can experience Kent’s artistic environment firsthand, gaining insight into both his process and the uncompromising spirit that fueled his work.