Waving the Flag

1933–1945

His work is classed as “degenerate art”

In Nazi Germany Grosz's work is classed as 'degenerate art'.

1933–1955

Teaching at the Art Students League

Grosz teaches at the Art Students League of New York until 1955; his students include Romare Bearden, who was influenced by his collage style, Joseph Glasco and Robert Cenedella, whom he mentored from 1957 to 1959.

1946

The autobiography “A Little Yes and a Big No”

Grosz publishes his autobiography, Ein kleines Ja und ein großes Nein, first translated as A Little Yes and a Big No.

1947–1959

Huntington: teaching at the Art League

From 1947 to 1959 Grosz lives in Huntington, New York, where he teaches painting at the Huntington Township Art League.

1950

Elected to the National Academy of Design

Grosz is elected an Associate Academician of the National Academy of Design.

1950s

A private art school and a residency in Des Moines

Grosz opens a private art school at his home and also works as Artist in Residence at the Des Moines Art Center.