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where he would teach for over 20 years. During his time at Pratt, Landau helped to establish the
University Without Walls program, in which students worked closely with instructors to gain hands-on experience. In 1975, Landau became a faculty member of the
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In addition to his art and teaching, Landau was very involved in the community. He was active in many different organizations including: Alliance for Arts
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In addition to his numerous paintings, lithographs, sketches and drawings, Landau illustrated books. Below are some examples:
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