John Talleur: A Kansas Visionary of Print Born in Chicago in 1925 and passing away in Lawrence, Kansas, in 2001, John Joseph Talleur was more than just a printmaker; he was a restless spirit who infused his art with a potent blend of nature’s raw beauty, human experience, and a delightfully subversive sense of humor. His legacy extends far beyond the walls of the Lawrence Arts Center studio he championed, where he nurtured generations of artists, to encompass a body of work that continues to intrigue and challenge viewers with its surreal imagery and innovative techniques. Talleur’s artisti…