1994, Soft Cover, 71 pages, color and black and white reproductions of his works throughout the book. The highly acclaimed exhibition of Herman Menzel's works was on display at the Chicago Historical Society from January 14, 1994 until April 17, 1994. A Rediscovered Regionalist: Herman Menzel examines the work of a native Chicagoan who used his art to interpret the city in which he lived and to explore his own psyche. Menzel's haunting renderings of everyday life offer provocative comparisons with the urban imagery of his artistic contemporiaries. |