H 58,1 cmHerman van Nazareth (pseudonym of Herman van Aerde, °1936, Evergem) enrolled at the Royal Academy of Ghent (1961-1962), the Royal Academy of Antwerp (1963-1964) and the Michaelis School of Fine Arts, University Cape Town, South Africa (1965-1967). Furthermore, he was trained bij Floris Jespers (1964). Since 1966 onwards, he won several prices and awards (Honourable Mention, S.A. Art Today, Durban, 1966;Prize at the Cape Salon, Cape Town, 1967;Campoprijs, Special Prize of the Royal Academie of Fine Art, Antwerp, 1972;Bronze Medal at 'Europaprijs voor Schilderkunst', oostend, Belgium, 1973;Anto Carte Prize,”Paleis voor Schone Kunsten”, Brussels, 1974). He occupies a unique position in the South African art scene. Due to his discourse, which is a protest against dehumanisation, he can be considered a precursor of humanitarian commitment in art. His works are part of numerous Belgian and South African private and public art collections. (link)Ref.:- P. Boyens,'Herman van Nazareth. Beeldhouwer', Stichting Kunstboek, pp. 80-81.High resolution images are available on our website.