Background
Prekop, Martin D. was born on July 2, 1940 in Toledo. Son of Martin W. and Laurel (Rohr) Prekop.
Prekop, Martin D. was born on July 2, 1940 in Toledo. Son of Martin W. and Laurel (Rohr) Prekop.
Student, Cleveland Institute of Art, 1958-1960; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cranbrook Academy Art, 1962; Master of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1964; postgraduate, Slade School Art., London, 1964-1965.
Chairman freshman foundation, School The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, 1968-1972; department chairman painting, School The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, 1977-1980; graduate division, School The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, 1972-1976; professor, chairman undergraduate division, School The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, since 1981; dean, School The Art Institute of Chicago of Chicago, since 1987. Visiting professor Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1980-1981. Cons.artists advisory council Liquidtex division Binney & Smith, since 1986.
Married Martha McIntosh, October 4, 1963. Children— Sam, John, Zachary.