b. 1970 in Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Lives and works in L'Aleixar, Spain.

Contemporary American figurative painter Robert Froh turns to his surroundings and daily life for inspiration, painting the people, places, and things around him. Froh´s work is an exploration of the limitations of direct representational oil painting in the 21st century and its potential relevance as a way of bearing witness to our time.

Education:

1990- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, U.S.A.

1994- BA, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.

2002- The Art Students League of New York, New York City, U.S.A.

Selected Exhibitions:

2024- LÁleixart, (group exhibition), L’Aleixar, Spain.

2022- Sala Constanti (group exhibition), Reus, Spain
2021- Sala Constanti (group exhibition), Reus, Spain
2014- Espacio 120 (group exhibition), Barcelona, Spain

2013- Galeria Aragon (group exhibition), Barcelona, Spain

2005- RKL Gallery (group exhibition), Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.

2003- The Painting Center (group exhibition), New York, U.S.A.

Art Fairs:

2013- Art Cologne, Galeria 232, Cologne, Germany

Awards & recognitions:

2024- Rapid Painting Contest, Potau-Campdesuñer, Vimbodí i Poblet, Spain.

Second Prize

2024- X Certamen de Pintura Rápida (Rapid Painting) “Florencio Maíllo” Mogarraz, Spain.

Accésit 3 Prize

Selected Press & Publications:

2019- Elegant Block Heads

By Markus Ray

2018- Pinto el meu entorn a Barcelona, Universitat Ramon Llul

By Robert Froh

2012- Special Edition Art Basel, Arte Para Informarte

By Blanca Oraa Moyua