Michael Buhler
author · photographer
Michael Buhler (1940–2009) was a versatile British artist and teacher known for his stylistic diversity in various media, including painting, sculpture, and photography. He was a student of the Royal College of Art and later became a respected teacher at institutions such as the Central School of Art and the Imperial College. His artistic interests were broad, ranging from mass tourism and industrial landscapes to UFOs and the paranormal. He was a collector of airplanes, space ships, and tin toys, a passion that culminated in his 1978 photographic book 'Tin Toys 1945-1975'. His work often explored themes of figuration, atmosphere, and the visual impact of the modern environment.[1]
- Mass tourism
- Industrial landscapes
- UFOs
- Paranormal
- Tin toys
Works by Michael Buhler
- 1978 Tin Toys 1945-1975 Photographic book of Buhler's tin toy collection.
- 1975 Five Minutes A book on UFO sightings.
- 1995 Abductees An 11-minute animated film for television.
Exhibitions
- 2002 Street Life and Beyond
- 2008 Is Anybody Out There?
Awards
- 1984 Rowney Award
References
- Michael Buhler: Artist and teacher noted for the stylistic diversity of his work. Independent. 2010 link