Paul Harmon (artist)

Paul Harmon (born 1939) is an American artist.

He is an internationally exhibited artist who, from 1985 - 1996 divided his time between permanent studios in Paris, France and Brentwood, Tennessee. He now lives and works in a 1793 farmhouse and studio in Brentwood.

Works by Harmon can be found in numerous galleries, museums, major corporate and private collections in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Collections featuring Harmon's work include those at Tennessee State Museum, the Tampa Museum of Art, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Museum of Modern Art of Monaco, and the city of Caen, France. He was chosen in 1981 to represent the U.S. in the Bienal de Arte in Medellin.

Harmon has been the recipient of many major awards including the Prix de la Ville de Monaco and the Prix de la Société E.J.A. at the XXIV Prix International D’Art Contemporain de Monte-Carlo. The Harmon painting Walking Man, from this competition was chosen by Princess Caroline of Monaco for her private collection. In connection with the Prix de la Ville de Monaco, a canvas was commissioned by the Principality of Monaco for its permanent collection.

In 1994, Harmon had a major exhibition of his work at the invitation of Caen, France. Curated by Galerie Déprez-Bellorget of Paris, this one-man exhibition was the official art show of the D-Day 50th anniversary remembrances. His work was also featured in the TV movie Pronto.

For researchers: a comprehensive collection of Paul Harmon personal and professional papers and images are maintained by the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.