1933

born in Berlin

1951-58

studied architecture at the TU Berlin

1960-64

married Ingrid Both

1961-69

taught free drawing and painting at the Faculty of Architecture, TU Berlin

1967

married Brigitte Thiele

1956

first steel sculptures

since 1962

participated in numerous exhibitions in Germany and Europe. Participates in competitions and the erection of large steel sculptures in Berlin.

Numerous sculptures in private and public possession: among them in the Berlinische Galerie and the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, Artothek. Work study stipends in France, USA, Schottland.

1975-94

taught, basic work education for and rehabilitation of handicapped youngsters and young adults at the Red Cross-Institute and the Berufsbildungswerk Berlin.

1980

set up a studio and workshop in Berlin-Steinstücken
Herbert Press lived and worked in Berlin.

2002

died in Berlin