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In Memoriam Harry Breen, Don Frith, and Edward Zagorski - School of Art & Design
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In Memoriam Harry Breen, Don Frith, and Edward Zagorski

January 14, 2021

We are very sad to share the news of the passing of three inspirational former colleagues who made major contributions to the School of Art & Design during their tenure as professors. They had significant impact as influential educators and in their chosen professions during their time at Illinois and long after retiring from the university.

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Harry Breen with painting

Professor Emeritus Harry Breen

Professor Emeritus Harry Breen (Art Education) joined our faculty in 1959 and retired in 1985. He was instrumental in beginning the Saturday Morning Art School offered to the community. Read his obituary.

Harry Breen with painting
Don Frith in workshop

Professor Emeritus Don Frith

Professor Emeritus Don Frith (Crafts) joined our faculty in 1952 and retired in 1989. He was the chair of Crafts for many years and created the University of Illinois Craft Guild. His definitive book Mold Making for Ceramics (1985) is still in use today. Read his obituary or read about his work.

(Photo by Rebecca Rose)

Don Frith in workshop
Ed Zagorski holding book

Professor Emeritus Ed Zagorski

Professor Emeritus Ed Zagorski (Industrial Design) joined our faculty in 1956 and retired in 1988. During that time, he served as chair of the Industrial Design program. Read his biography or a remembrance by a former student or his obituary.

Ed Zagorski holding book

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