A graduate of the Pratt Institute, Bromm's background includes art history, environmental design, architecture, photography, lighting theory and engineering as well as other disciplines.
In 1975, Bromm began showing art as an extension to the design business at 10 Beach Street in Tribeca.
[4] Hal Bromm Gallery features contemporary art by sculptors, painters, photographers and installation artists.
Early on, the gallery featured works by Rosemarie Castoro, Krzysztof Wodiczko, David Salle, Robert Longo, Joe Zucker, among others.
Exhibitions there featured many emerging artists including David Wojnarowicz, Luis Frangella, Mike Bidlo, Russell Sharon, and Judy Glantzman.