George Herms, an American artist known for assemblages, works on paper, and poetry, died on April 24, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born in 1935 in Woodland, California, he was best known for creating assemblages from discarded, often rusty, dirty or broken everyday objects, arranged to infuse them with poetry, humor, and meaning. He also made works on paper, including pieces using ink, collage, drawing, paint, and poetry.
George Herms, 90, American artist.