The Glasgow School of Art

Edwin Pickstone was born in Manchester in 1982. He became Artist in Residence and Typography Technician at The Glasgow School of Art in 2005, where he cares for the school’s collection of letterpress printing equipment. Focusing on the material nature of print Pickstone uses letterpress equipment in his own work as well as collaborating with artists and designers on a wide range of projects. His work spans academic, artistic and design worlds, with particular interest in the history of typography, graphic design, print and the nature of the book. He has spoken and exhibited internationally.