ROGER HERMAN Born: 1947 Saarbruecken, West Germany Resides: Los Angeles, California Education: Akademie der Kuenste,Karlsruhe.MFA 1976. Related employment: Professor of Art at UCLA, Art department,Head of Painting and Drawing Fellowships: DAAD Grant from Germany. Two NBA Grants. Selected Solo Exhibitions 2000 Susanne Vielmetter Projects, Los Angeles 1999 Ursula Krinzinger Galerie, Vienna.Austria, 1998 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles 1997 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles 1996 Lawing Gallery, Houston, Texas Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, New York, New York 1995 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1994 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1992 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California 1990 Galerie Froment Putman, Paris, France "Woodcuts 1983-1990," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1988 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California Fuller Gross Gallery, San Francisco, California 1987 Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1986 Galerie Krinzinger, Innsbruck, Austria Reed College, Portland, Oregon Arte Contemporana, Mexico City, Mexico Nave Museum, Victoria, Texas Larry Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1985 University Gallery Riverside, University of California, Riverside, California Washington University, Bellingham, Washington Mo David Gallery, New York, New York Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Francisco, California Larry Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1984 Hal Bromm Gallery, New York, New York Roger Ramsey Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Patty Aande Gallery, San Diego, California Eaton/Shoen Gallery, San Francisco, California Ulrike Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1983 Eaton/Shoen Gallery, San Francisco, California Ulrike Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles, California La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla, California University Gallery Redlands, Redlands, California 1982 Akademie Der Kunst, Karlsruhe, West Germany Ulrike Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1981 Art Institute, San Francisco, California Ulrike Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1980 Jetwave Inc., San Francisco, California 1979 Dana Reich Gallery, San Francisco, California 1977 Goethe Institute, San Francisco, California 1973 Galerie Am Neumarkt, Saarbruecken, West Germany Selected Group Exhibitions 1998 Projectroom, Ace Gallery , New York 1997 "Fresh Ink,Austin Museum of Art,Austin ,Texas Baton Fine Art Inc.West Palm Beach,Florida 1996 "Wrestling with the sublime" Contemporary German Art Visual Arts Center,Cal State Fullerton,Califomia 1995 "Abstraction from Two Coasts," Lawing Gallery, Houston, Texas 1993 "Physical Abstraction," Blum Helman Gallery, New York, New York 1992 "The New Physical Abstraction in Los Angeles," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1991 "Individual Realities," Sezon Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan; and Tsukashin Hall, Osaka, Japan, curated by California/International Arts Foundation 1990 "Physical Abstraction/Painting 1990," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California "Woodcuts," Raleigh Enterprises, Los Angeles, California "L.A./Brazil Projects 1990" (traveling exhibition), Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles "The Eighties," National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. John Bergruen Gallery, San Francisco, California "In Perfect Silence," Art Center, Pasadena, California 1989 "Art of the Eighties," Montclair Art Museum, New Jersey 1988 "Profound Visions," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California "Monkey Sculpture and Barqoque Paintings," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1987 "Avant-Garde in the Eighties," Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California 1986 Stadt Galerie, Saarbruecken, West Germany "New Prints," Hamilton Gallery, New York, New York University Art Museum Berkeley, "UC Collects," Berkeley, California Issues," Newspace, Los Angeles, California "Biennial," Museum of Modem Art, Indianapolis, Indiana "Inaugural Show," Ace Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California 1985 Institute for Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, Pennsilvania Fisher Art Gallery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California "Image Abstract," 38 Croby Street Gallery, New York, New York Larry Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1983 "New Talent Award," Los Angeles County Museum, Los Angeles, California Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, California "New Paintings," Hal Bromm Gallery, New York, New York 1984 Huntington Gallery, University of Texas, Austin, Texas Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Francisco, California "Portraits," P.S. 1, New York, New York "Painters Who Print," Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minesota "III Biennial," San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, California American Center, Paris, France 1982 "Figuration, "University Art Museum, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California "Fresh Paint," San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, California "Four L.A. Painters, "Pasadena City College Gallery, Pasadena, California "Critics Choice," Eaton/Shoen Gallery, San Francisco, California Cal State Northridge, University Gallery, Northridge, California "New Painting and Sculpture," Art Institute, San Francisco, California 1981 "California Individualism, "L.A. Louver, Los Angeles, California "New Fauves," Cal State University, Los Angeles, California Southern Exposure Gallery, San Francisco, California 1980 "Urgent Painting," Jetwave, San Francisco, California Goethe Institute, San Francisco, California 1979 "Gestures,"Center For Visual Arts, Oakland, California 1973 Kunstverein Heidelberg, West Germany Biennial Der Ostseestaaten, Rostock, East Germany Bibliography Wilke, P., "Bericht Uber Die Staatliche Akademie Der Bildenden Kunste Karlsruhe," and Heipe, R., "Das Polidsche Verstandnis Von Malerei," Tendenzen, 1973, V14, N7: PP. 30-34. (Articles) Franzke, A., "Introduction," Dana Reich Gallery, San Francisco, California, 1979. (Exhibition Catalogue) Albright, T., "German Artist's Doubleheader," San Francisco Chronicle. Oct.24,1979. Brown, C., "Into The Basics," Artweek. October, 1979. (Review) Albright, T., ARTnews. January 1980. (Review) Albright, T., "New Kind of Daring, A Painter's Monumental Arena of Action," San Francisco Chronicle. May 28, 1980. (Review) Albright, T., Horizon. July, 1980, P. 34. (Review) Forde, E., "New Fauve Painting" California State University, Los Angeles, 1981. (Exhibition Catalogue) Burstein, J., Artweek. 1981. (Review) Danieli, F., "Mainstream California Individualism," Artweek. September 12,1981. (Review) Albright, T.,", "Esthetic of the Fake": Two Views," San Francisco Chronicle. August, 1981. (Review) Drohojowska, H., "Pick Of The Week," L.A. Weekly. September 18-24, 1981. (Review) Muchnic, S., "Cal State L.A. Unleashes 'New Fauve Painting'," Los Angeles Times. October 20, 1981. (Review) Knight, C., "In Art, There Are No 'Wild Beasts' Anymore," Herald Examiner. October 21, 1981. (Review) Westart. November 13, 1981. (Review) Atkins, R., "Beyond Good and Evil," Bay Guardian. November 25-December 22, 1981. (Review) Franzke, A., "Introduction," Akademie Der Kunst, Karlsruhe, West Germany, 1982. (Exhibition Catalogue) Pious, P., "Introduction for Figuration," University Art Museum, Santa Barbara, 1982. (Exhibition Catalogue) Neubert, G.W., "Resource/Response, Fresh Paint: Fifteen California Painters," San Francisco Museum of Art, 1982. (Exhibition Catalogue) Brown, C., and Dunham, J., "New Bay Area Painting and Sculpture," 1982. (Book) Weisberg, R., "Synthesizing Figurative References," Arrweek, January 30, 1982. (Review) Drohojowska, H., "Beyond Good and Evil: The Art of Roger Herman," L.A. Weekly. November 5-11, 1982. (Review) Curtis, C., "Seeking the New Bay Area, "Artweek. December 25, 1982, PP.1, 16. (Review) Pincus, R.L., "Galleries," Los Angeles Times. September 24, 1992, PP. 7-9. (Review) Norklun, K., "Pick Of The Week," L.A. Weekly. September 17-24, 1982. (Review) Knight, C., "Label His Paintings 'Exceptional'," Herald Examiner. September 26, 1982. (Review) Singerman, H., "Roger Herman, Ulrike Kantor Gallery," Artforum. December, 1982. (Review) Selz, P., "The Past Recaptured," Exhibition Catalogue For "Roger Herman, Woodcuts and Paintings, "Ulrike Kantor Gallery, Los Angeles, California, 1983. Wolf, L., "Roger Herman: A Few Questions," Roger Herman. Woodcuts. Peppers Art Gallery, University ofRedlands, 1983. (Exhibition Catalogue) Hough, K.P., "Introduction," Downtown L.A. Between The Freeways. Palm Springs Museum, 1983. (Exhibition Catalogue) Knight, C., "Los Angeles/Art On The Move," ARTnews. January, 1983, PP. 72- 7 5. (Review) Albright, T., "Two Artists 'Relearning' How to Paint," San Francisco Chronicle. February 14, 1983. (Review) Roder, S., "From Maelstrom to Melting Pot," Artweek. March 5, 1983. (Review) Liss, A., "New Bay Area Painting and Sculpture," Images and Issues. May/Tune. 1983. (Review) Kelley, J., "New Bay Area Painting," Vanguard. April, 1983. (Review) Albright, T., "New Bay Area Painting and Sculpture," ARTnews. April (1983) (Review) Muchnic, S., "Two Artists Outside The Pigeonhole," Los Angeles Times. June 20, 1983. (Review) Krumpak, T., "Paint, Passion and the New Image." Pesjgne-rs West. November 11, 1983. (Article) "Downtown Renaissance," Rrni-m Magazine. September 1, 1983. (Article) Wolf, L., "Roger Herman: The Refined Anarchist," T,,A. Weekly. October 14-20, 1983. (Article) Knight, C., "Two Artists live at Opposite Poles of the Same World," Herald Examiner. October 30, 1983. (Review) Kelley, J., "Works Express Size And Power," Tns Angeles Times. November, 1983. (Review) Selz, P., "Roger Herman," Arts. December, 1983. (Review) Liss, A., "Roger Herman," Tmagps and Issues. November/December. 1983. (Review) Wolf, L., "Nervous Emblems," Artweek. November, 1983. (Review) Simon, J., "Expressionism in Woodcuts," The Press Enterprise. November 2,1983. (Review) Johnston, B., "Roger Herman and Harry Kipper Interview," Bomb, 1983. (Article) McCready E , "New American Painting: A Tribute To James and Mari Michener," Huntington Gallery, University of Texas, Austin (1984) (Exhibition Catalogue) Irving F., "Images and Impressions, Painters Who Print," Walker Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minesota (1984) (Exhibition Catalogue) Drohojowska, H., "Roger Herman," AfiTnews, February (1984) (Review) Jan, A., "Roger Herman, Eaton/Shoen Gallery," Vanguard Magazine. October, 1984. (Review) Regan, K., "Roger Herman's Energetic and Bold Explorations," Sap Francisco Chronicle. July 23 (1984) (Review) Wolf, L., "Landscapes 1884-1984 At Ulrike Kantor Gallery," l,A. Weekly. July 29 (i98'4) (Review) Regan, K., "A Broad View Of An Art Movement," San Francisco Chronicle. July 2 (1984) (Review) Thibean, A., "The Human Condition," San Francisco Magazine. September (1984) (Review) "The Go-Betweens," Vogue. September (1984) (Article) Baldwin, W., "Roger Herman: I'm So Normal, It Drives Me Crazy," NQ, October (1984) (Review) Nelsen S "A Broad Spectrum, Contemporary Los Angeles Painters and Sculptors -84,'" The Design Center, Los Angeles, California (1984) (Review) Opincar, R., "Gloom and Relief," Reader. San Diego, September 6 (1984) (Review) Kelley, J., "Prints: Veneer of Expressionism," LOS Angeles Times, December 22 (1984) (Review) Lugo, M.E., "Gallery Guide," The Tribune. San Diego, California, September 14 (1984) (Review) Nathanson, D., "An Emotional Relationship with the Image," University of California, Riverside, California (1985) (Exhibition Catalogue) Deschamps, M., "Expressions New York," American Center, Paris (1985) (Exhibition Catalogue) Larsen S C. "Sunshine and Shadow: Recent Painting in Southern California," F?sner Gallery, University of Southern California, 1985. (Exhibition Catalogue) Szymanski J. "Western Gallery Woodcuts Transform Baggage Into Icons," The. R^nn^ham Herald. February 1, 1985. (Review) Hertz, R., Tbpnries of Contemporary Art. Anthology, 1985. (Book) Heartney, E., "Appropriation and the Loss of Authenticity," New Art E,xan»ner, March 26-30, 1984. (Article) Brody J "Roger Herman: A New Expressionist?", The Print Collector's Newsletter, January/February, 1985, PP. 200-205. (Interview) Heartney, E., "Walker Art Center Celebrates Contemporary Prints," Prinfnews, January/February, 1985, PP. 4-6. (Review) Simon, H., "Rummaging For The Real Meaning," The Press Enterprise, March 3, 1985. (Review) Liss, A., "Romantic Conflict," Artweek. May 11, 1985. (Review) Cotter, H., ARTS. April 1985, P. 44. (Review) Larson P "New (SIC) Expressionism," The Print Collertor'.s Newsletter, January/February. 1985, PP. 198-200. (Review) "SFMMA's Biennial III Is Sponsored by the Collector's Forum," San Francisco Magazine. September 1984. (Review) "First City Purchases Work for Michener Collection," Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery Newsletter, Fall 1985. (Notice) Adams, M., "Roger Herman at Larry Gagosian," L.A. Weekly. June 28- July 4 ,1985. (Review) Knight, C., "Bad News for the Adams Family," L.A. Weekly. August 2-8. 1985. (Letter to Editor) Adams, M., "Morgan Adams Replies," L.A. Weekly. August 2-8, 1985. (Reply from Letter to the Editor) Knight, C., "Haven't We Seen These Somewhere Before?" Los Angeles Herald Examiner. August 11, 1985, P. E2. (Review) Mallinson, C., "Roger Herman at Larry Gagosian," Art in America. December 1985, P. 135. (Review) McKenna, Kristina, "Galleries, La Cienega Area," Los Angeles Times. June 21,1985, Part VI, PP. 11, 17 . (Review) Jan, A., "Roger Herman, Fuller-Goldeen, San Francisco," Flash Art. October/November 1985. (Review) Rugoff, R., "The Hottest New Artists in Town," Los Angeles Magazine. November 1985. PP. 242-244. (Review) "Roger Herman, Houdini Series," Print Collectors Newsletter. 1985, PP. 178. (Review) "Roger Herman, 'Fatherland/Mothertongue'," Western Gallery News. VIII N1: 1986. P. 4. (Work Illustrated) Visual Arts, Vollum Center Gallery 1986. (Notice) Town and Country. May 1986. (Article) Dunham, J., Printnews, International Journal For Contemporary Prints. V8 N2: 1986, PP. 14-15. (Article) Dunham, J., "La Gravure Dur Bois Aux Etats-Unis," Cahiers 29 Des Art: Visuels Au Quebec. 1986, PP. 12-16. (Article) Weber, J.S., "Bemerkungen Zu Olbildern Und Holzachnitten Von Roger Herman," Stadtgalerie Saarbrucken, West Germany, 1986. (Exhibition Catalogue) "Weiderschen Mit Den Freunden," "Vier Von Hier-Gemeinsam," Saarbbrucker Zeitung. April 11, 1986, (Reviews) "Broad Spectrum of Art Exhibited in Cal Collects I," University Art Museum Calendar, May 1986. (Review) Muchnic, S., "The Art Galleries," Los Angeles Times. Tune 6, 1986. (Review) BankAmerica Corporation Art Program 1985. 1985. (Acquisitions Catalogue) Rugoff, R., "Roger Herman," I.,A. Style. V2 N2: 1986, PP. 22-23. (Article) Knight, C., "Roger Herman Woodcuts," Galleria Arte Contemporaneo, Mexico City, Mexico, 1986. (Exhibition Catalogue) De Vega, T.P., "Acordanza," Fl Tns de Mexico. July 12, 1986. (Review) Gallardo, V., "Expo De Roger Herman," F1 Universal. July 12, 1986. (Review) "Roger Herman Expone," Excelsior. July 13, 1986. (Review) "Exposicion De Roger Herman En La Galeria De Arte Contemporaneo," El HeraMo Be Mexico. July 12,1986. (Review) Liss A "Roger Herman Woodcuts", Nave Museum, Victoria, Texas and University Art'GaUery, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 1986. (Exhibition Catalogue) Harsdorff, L., "New Nave Show is 'Spectacular'," Advocate, 1986. (Review) Schloker, E., "Expressive Zustandsbilder Eines Deutschen in Amerika," Ueue, T^rnlpr 7'eitung. April 29, 1986. (Review) Gardner, C., "Los Angeles, Roger Herman, Larry Gagosian Gallery," Artforum. September 1986. (Review) McDonald, R., "Herman's Enormous Cool Works," IPS Angles Tmes, November 1986. (Review) Pincus, R., "Roger Herman," ^n Die?o Union. November 20, 1986. (Review) Goddard, D., "Prints Larger Than Life," Express News, San Antonio, Texas, January 20, 1987. (Review) Drohojowska, H., "Artists Who Matter-L.A. Scene Makes History," Antique and Fine Art. Tune 1987. PP. 48-49. Christs, Mary Anne, "Acquiring A Taste For Art," Diversion Magazme, Februaryl987, P.161. (Article) "The Galleries," Tn.s Angeles Times. February 12, 1987. (Review) McCombrie M "One Of The World's Largest Woodcut Prints Owned By University of Texas'," Austin Ameriran Statesman. September 24, 1987. (Review) Flam, J., "L.A.-S Growing Art Scene," Wall Street Tournal. March 9, 1988. (Review) Proyen, M., "The Static And The Architecture," Arfweek. 1988. (Review) "Painter's Heavy Brush On City Architecture," San Francisco Chronicle, May 26, 1988,P.E6.