Timeline

1936

Born in Berlin, Germany

1957–1961

Studied at the School of Applied Arts and at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste (University of Fine Arts), Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany. Studies were interrupted by the construction of the Berlin Wall.

1962–1964

Graphic designer at the Volksbühne Berlin, Berlin, Germany

1964

Began to create his graphic works

1964

Since 1964: exhibited works in solo shows

1966

Created his first plastic works

1976

Had his first painting exhibition

1981

Sold his first work (bought by the Nationalgalerie Berlin, Berlin, Germany)

1981

Berlin-Preis (award), Berlin, Germany

1990–1996

Lectureships in Berlin and Greifswald, Germany

1998–1999

Visiting professor at the Art Academy Berlin-Weißensee, Berlin, Germany

Lives and works in Berlin, Germany