Information on Hardy Hanson is limited. He received a BFA from Yale University where he studied under Josef Albers. He had an extensive teaching career, and held positions at the San Fernando Valley State College, the University of Southern California and the University of California’s Santa Cruz campus, where he is listed as Professor Emeritus in art.

Hanson worked at Gemini Ltd in 1965 to produce four print editions.
Emilie Owens

Chronology
 

Biographical information about Hardy Hanson is limited. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Yale University, where he studied under Josef Albers. He has been a teacher for much of his life, and held positions at the San Fernando Valley State College, the University of Southern California and the University of California’s Santa Cruz campus, where he is listed as Professor Emeritus in art.

1934
Born

1964
Solo exhibition, Rex Evans Gallery, Los Angeles

1965
Produces the following print editions at Gemini GEL, Los Angeles: Vault for the deposit of justice, The prophet of justice, Crusadist and Holy One

1966
Solo exhibition at Rex Evans Gallery, Los Angeles

2007
Solo exhibition, Hardy Hanson: a suite of etchings on the theme of mask, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, California

2012
Hardy Hanson died in Santa Cruz, California

Emilie Owens, 2007
This chronology provides an overview of selected biographical information, major solo and group exhibitions held within the artist's own lifetime.

Further information will be added to this site as the National Gallery proceeds with its research and documentation.

Last updated May 2013