The Art of the Muralist
Richard Haas is an American muralist known for his architectural murals and his use of the trompe-l'œil style. Born in Spring Green, United States, he earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1959 and an M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1964. His work has been commissioned for the interiors and exteriors of numerous public and private buildings across the United States.
His extensive body of work includes projects in many locations, such as:
Public Works and Recognition
Haas has achieved significant recognition for his large-scale works, including a three-sided mural on the Edison Brothers Stores building in St. Louis, Missouri, completed in 1984. His murals in Homewood, Illinois, represent the largest collection of his work in one area, capturing local history from the 1950s diner to the prairie. His only European mural is located in Munich, Germany, created in 1978.
Throughout his career, Haas has received several honors, including:
He was elected as an Associate member of the National Academy of Design in 1993 and became a full Academician in 1994, later serving as President of the Academy from 2009 to 2011.
