Wiliam Kent

WILLIAM KENT

1919 – 2012

We uphold the bold spirit of William Kent, supporting elder artists and illuminating their creative legacies so their voices continue to inspire generations to come.

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.

Join our network of supporters, receive updates, and help sustain Kent’s legacy for future generations

Explore Kent’s preserved studio in Durham, CT — a living archive of his work and process.

WILLIAM KENT

1919 – 2012

We uphold the bold spirit of William Kent, supporting elder artists and illuminating their creative legacies so their voices continue to inspire generations to come.

Explore Kent’s Artwork

Discover monumental wood sculptures, slate monoprints, and stone carvings that defined Kent’s groundbreaking practice.

Biography & Legacy

Learn about Kent’s life, from self-taught beginnings to his pioneering role in American sculpture and printmaking.

Elder Art Initiative

Inspired by Kent’s struggles as an aging artist, our programs provide support and visibility for older living artists.

Friends of William Kent

Join our network of supporters, receive updates, and help sustain Kent’s legacy for future generations

Visit the Art Barn

Explore Kent’s preserved studio in Durham, CT — a living archive of his work and process.

Bold. Independent. Uncompromising

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.

Experience Kent’s Studio

Visit William Kent’s preserved studio and workspace in Durham, Connecticut — a place for inspiration, appreciation, and discovery.

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.