Armin Landeck: A Pioneer of American Printmaking Armin Landeck (1905-1984) stands as a singular figure in the annals of American printmaking, recognized for his masterful command of technique and his ability to distill complex urban landscapes into powerfully expressive images. Born June 4, 1905, in Crandon, Wisconsin, Landeck’s artistic journey began with an early fascination for architecture—a discipline that would profoundly shape his visual sensibilities and inform his approach to printmaking throughout his prolific career. He pursued formal education at the University of Michigan before…