In 1975, Herman was commissioned by the city of Amsterdam to brighten up a large appartment complex in the Bijlmermeer. He came up with a monumental ceramic sculpture, which he made in the famous workshops of De Porceleyne Fles in Delft. Herman's sculpture has survived the years surprisingly well and can still be admired.

This is Herman's grandson Daniel.

Herman van Valen's work is owned by various Dutch departments and cities, the AMC in Amsterdam and several private collectors in the Netherlands, the USA, Canada and Japan.

From 1962 on, Herman van Valen exhibited his etchings and paintings on a regular basis.

On Tuesday 11 june 1996, Herman died in his sleep, surrounded by his family. His memory lives on in the hearts of his family and friends, as well as in numerous works of art.