Versatile painter, printmaker, designer and teacher, born in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, who studied at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1961–5. He taught at Newcastle and Bath Academy of Art; won the Purchase Prize at the Second British International Print Biennale at Bradford; and was artist-in-residence at King’s College, Cambridge, 1968–70. In 1971 Editions Alecto issued a series of Henry VI lithographs by Lancaster alluding to paintings completed during the residency. His exhibitions included Rowan Gallery and Magdalene Street Gallery, Cambridge. While in New York appearing in films and working at The Factory, Andy Warhol’s studio, Lancaster met other notable American artists, including Jasper Johns. He settled in New York in 1972 and from 1973–98 designed costumes, lighting and sets for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, also being Johns’ secretary, 1974–85.