Herman Brood (Zwolle 1946 - Amsterdam 2001).

The Dutch artist Herman Brood was born on November 5, 1946, and was a true artist in every way. In his music, in his poems, and especially in his paintings and screen prints. His work speaks of an enormous drive that he managed to translate into form and color in a brilliant way thanks to his perfect mastery of technique. The great interest in his work meant a tremendous stimulus for Herman Brood. Just like during his performances with his band, the interaction with the audience was both encouragement and a source of inspiration. Herman Brood worked with dedication, constantly throwing himself into a hallucinatory adventure with brushes, paint, and spray cans, emerging unchanged as a winner.

Herman Brood art

The countless impressions and experiences that Herman Brood had gathered in his tumultuous life were translated into art with a capital A. Art for which interest only increases because authenticity can now be recognized flawlessly. Herman Brood always chose a tangible image, with slogans that remind you of a comic strip. The majority of his paintings and screen prints show what Herman Brood was all about: music, relationships, relaxation, and love! Herman Brood committed suicide in 2001 by jumping from the roof of the Hilton hotel in Amsterdam. In 2002, Herman's greatest dream - to hang in a museum - was fulfilled through an exhibition at the Cobra Museum in Amstelveen.

 Herman Brood screen print

When I bought my first artwork years ago, it was a small screen print by Herman Brood. Somehow, I was fascinated by his artworks from a young age. I collected various screen prints and decided at one point to trade and sell some when all the walls were filled.

It is worth mentioning that my business originated from a hobby; in fact, it still is. The hobby was collecting artworks (especially screen prints) by Herman Brood. This got so out of hand that I eventually decided to set up a gallery.

I combine the gallery with teaching; the collecting of art continues, and one screen print by Herman Brood will always have a special place in the house: KPN flats... That’s where it all started.