(b. 1938, Vienna) is arguably the best known living Austrian artist who has challenged and influenced the art world with his performances and exhibitions that has sometimes resulted in imprisonment. Hermann has had hundreds of solo and group museum shows and as of this month has two museums dedicated to his work, one in Austria and one in Naples. In the past year he has had solo exhibits at Columbia University, NY, in Bologna, Verona, Mistelbach, Naples, Berlin, and Beijing. He is represented by Mike Weiss Gallery, NYC. He was included at HVCCA in 2006-7, in REVERENCE with a landmark “blood” painting from 1962. His paintings, drawings and photos, such as the two made specifically for this auction, are always challenging. For him every aspect of living is part of his art – he demystifies the humanness by addressing its core instincts and values. His work is owned by almost every major museum in the world.