1975-1980
Studies at the College for Art and Design, Cologne

1977
Journeys to Asia
Award of the Society of Arts, Cologne

1979/80
Research Trips to Asia

1981
Named "Master Scholar"

1987/96
Research Trips to Asia, USA, Australia

1997-2004
Research Trips to Asia

2005-2012
Resident and working in Cologne and Bali