Howard William Kottler was an influential American ceramist and conceptual artist born on March 5, 1930, in New York City. He served as a professor of ceramics at the University of Washington and played a pivotal role in reshaping contemporary American ceramic art. Drawing inspiration from the Bay Area funk art movement, Kottler is renowned for his innovative decal plates that challenged traditional ceramic practices, utilizing mass-produced items and commercial decals. His work often incorporated popular culture imagery, layered with political and social commentary, showcasing his wit and satirical approach.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
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Howard Kottler belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cleveland
Place of Death: Seattle
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Cranbrook Educational Community | Ohio State University
Occupation: ceramicist
Employers: University of Washington
Awards Received: Fulbright Scholarship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Pisces 24 | 15 Pisces 8 | 18 Gemini 7 |
| Moon | 13 Taurus 55 | 11 Libra 41 | 29 Scorpio 53 |
| Mercury | 23 Aquarius 27 | 18 Pisces 36 | 26 Taurus 8 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 0 | 29 Pisces 5 | 18 Cancer 41 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 58 | 2 Pisces 27 | 4 Taurus 53 |
| Jupiter | 8 Gemini 3 | 15 Cancer 9 | 25 Gemini 57 |
| Saturn | 10 Capricorn 24 | 2 Aries 12 | 10 Capricorn 24 |
| Uranus | 9 Aries 49 | 27 Taurus 51 | 14 Aries 40 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 52 | 1 Aries 12 | 1 Virgo 1 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 35 | 4 Aquarius 39 | 18 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 5 Taurus 33 | 8 Pisces 47 | 0 Taurus 28 |
| Ketu | 5 Scorpio 33 | 8 Virgo 47 | 0 Scorpio 28 |
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