Matthias Kroth / born 1962 / 1985 studied at Trier University of Applied Sciences, graduating with a degree in design / 1989 studied painting at the Munich Art Academy under Prof. Sturm and at the Frankfurt Art Academy under Prof. Jochims / 2000 lectureship in painting at Giessen University / exhibitions include Haus der Kunst, Munich; 1997 Kunstverein Giebel; Städtische Galerie, Aschaffenburg; Kunsthaus Rhenania, Cologne; 2004 Kultfabrik Pasing, Munich; 2008 Kunsthalle der Europäischen Kunstakademie, Trier