The art of peter max

His bold colors, uplifting images and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of american culture and has inspired many generations. Colorful and cosmic, peter maxs art has been an integral part of contemporary american culture for more than three decades. Getty imagessimon russell instead, multiple times sources alleged, a team of painters created maxs recent work, working above a chinese restaurant in manhattan, some of whom were recruited off the. A decade later, in 20, the universe of peter max, a colorful, illustrated memoir of the artists life, is published by harper design. It was a special thrill to meet, paint and hang out with ringo starr. Peter max is an american artist known for using bright colors. You can search through a wide selection to find the peter max painting that will be a great addition to your art collection. The art of peter max kicks off park wests 2019 winter sale. Aug 16, 2018 when you hear the name peter max, you think of the 60s and the colorful art he created that helped define a generation.

Peter max is a germanamerican artist known for using bright colours in his work. Peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neo expressionism. I am offering these five paintings which have been in my private collection for over 25 years. We greatly value our community of peter max collectors. Research 6,005 peter max prices and auction results in art. This is peter maxs a better world lithograph, signed in the plate in red paint and custom gallery framed to 17 12 x 19 12. Peter max artwork list sortable by title, year, type, medium. He grew extremely wealthy painting for private organizations, including the nfl, fifa and cereal companies. Throughout his career, peter max adeptly intertwined art and everyday life. Peter max 1937 is an artist born in 1937 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a painting sold in 1988, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a painting sold in 2020. Peter max finkelstein was never very discerning about his art. This lithograph was created by american pop artist peter max. This video is about showing students how to make a picture in the style of peter max, and using the bright colors of the rainbow. Jun 26, 20 peter max, famous for pop art encompassing psychedelic imagery, a wide spectra of color, and unique portraits, said it was an encounter with an astronomer when he was a child that sparked his.

I love color, i love painting, i love shapes, i love composition, i love the people around me, he once exclaimed. Max work is an indispensable guide for cultural literacy of the 1960s, and it commands a large following worldwide. His vibrant art has become a part of american culture. This painting by pop artist peter max depicts his famous umbrella man character. He is credited to have revolutionized the art of the 1960s with his cosmic 60s style and deeply influenced the american counterculture.

He has also embraced different themes that are based on significant decades of. Aug 14, 2019 peter max born peter max finkelstein, october 19, 1937 is a germanborn american illustrator and graphic artist, known for the use of psychedelic shapes and color palettes as well as spectra color in his work. Peter max is a german artist known for his unique brand of rainbowhued prints and paintings, which he has created since the early 1960s. On the eve of the 49th anniversary of the woodstock festival, we thought we. Peter max, one of the masters of pop art, became famous for using bright colors in his work, which makes this piece all the more unique and rare in its raw form. Artist peter max allegedly taken advantage of in wild. Peter max has worked with a lot of themes over the decades. The art teacher dawson elementary color with peter max. Apr 21, 2020 this video is about showing students how to make a picture in the style of peter max, and using the bright colors of the rainbow. Maxs art work was a popular part of the counter culture in graphic design during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Mary max, wife of famed artist peter max, kills herself. Our new limitedtime sale features more than 40 colorful and iconic works of art by peter max, now available at special pricing. Dec 28, 2019 peter max previously promised to return the funds in a recorded phone call, according to court papers. Red cloth binding with gilt titles, clean and tight, inscribed by peter max to former owner on second end page, cartoon drawing on facing page, 240 pages, color reproduction on almost every page. Pop artist max, like his contemporary andy warhol, had created his own artistic force with iconic figures and has captured the faces of the statue of liberty, the mona lisa, mick jagger and george. Freedom and democracy are synonymous with his famous liberty paintings from the 70s and 80s and american flags which he affectionately calls flag with a heart for a country with a heart. Peter max rose to fame during the pop art era of the 1950s and 1960s, using bright. Peter max retrospective gallery reception march 7th at wentworth gallery, short hills, new jersey. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Our simple, interactive hd video technology allows you to visit our gallery from the convenience of your own computer or mobile device. Celebrate the centennial year of the 19th amendment.

Peter max limited editions and originals herndon fine art. Oct 01, 2002 peter max created a delirium of gorgeously imaginative and technically innovative posters and album covers during the sixties that perfectly capture the liberating power of rock and roll in brilliant colors, kaleidoscopic patternswithinpatterns, and bold, art decoinspired graphics. His vibrant and colorful works have become a lasting part of contemporary american culture and is synonymous with the spirit of the 60s and 70s during his long career, the artist has painted for six u. Top artists 3peter lik 849peter max 810leroy neiman 723erte 674salvador dali. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own.

The pop culture icon has been featured in art galleries around the globe. Artist peter max has dementia, raising authenticity. One of the most famous living artists, peter max is also a pop culture icon. In 2015, the rock and roll hall of fame commissioned peter max to create posters and program cover art for its 30th annual induction ceremony. Artist peter max allegedly taken advantage of in wild fraud. In much of his art, he essentially synthesized the summer of love into art on canvas, clothing, clocks, even cruise ships.

Max was born in berlin, the son of german jews, sala and jacob. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by peter max. Peter max was closely associated with 1960s psychedelia. He was the son of german jews who fled berlin in 1938 and settled in shanghai, where mr. Peter max created a delirium of gorgeously imaginative and technically innovative posters and album covers during the sixties that perfectly capture the liberating power of rock and roll in brilliant colors, kaleidoscopic patternswithinpatterns, and bold, art decoinspired graphics. May 28, 2019 peter max finkelstein was never very discerning about his art.

Peter max is an artist available through herndon fine art. Getty imagessimon russell instead, multiple times sources alleged, a team of painters created max s recent work, working above a chinese restaurant in manhattan, some of whom were recruited off the. Works by max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Peter max, the 1960s artist and pop icon known for his psychedelic images bursting with colors, the new york times reported, has allegedly been taken advantage of in wild fraud cases involving. Peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neoexpressionism.

Peter max paintings for sale value guide heritage auctions. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Peter max born peter max finkelstein, october 19, 1937 is an american artist known for using bright colors in his work. Get the best deals on peter max art paintings when you shop the largest. Jun 11, 2019 peter max rose to fame in the art world during the pop art era of the 1960s and 1970s. Park west gallery, known for auctioning the pop artists work on cruise ships, says his studio is trying to renege on a contract. Max first began his artistic training as a child when his family moved to. His art is on display in presidential libraries and u. Max synthesized the summer of love into artworks from canvas to mugs, clocks, scarves, clothes, and cruise ships. Beginning in the 1960s, when his bold, bright paintings embodied the spirit of the times, up to the present day, his prolific output has inspired people in every corner of the world.

Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art from peter max. With over 91 lots available for antique peter max art and 23 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Peter max, famous for pop art encompassing psychedelic imagery, a wide spectra of color, and unique portraits, said it was an encounter with. They have hung on the walls of my climate controlled and smoke free home. Peter max was commissioned by norwegian cruise line in 2011 to paint the hull of the norwegian breakaway cruise ship. The art of peter max coffee table art book is published by abrams. Peter max is one of the most popular living artists who has held more than 40 international museum exhibitions and more than 50 gallery shows worldwide. Thank you for your purchases and thank you for working with us.

Max has been selected for national campaigns and prominently. Max style, a bold linear type of painting which employed shocking color juxtapositions and depicted transcendental themes, is internationally recognized in fine art today. Peter max artwork list sortable by title, year, type. See available prints and multiples, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. His vibrant and colorful works have become a lasting part of contemporary american culture and is synonymous with the spirit of the 60s and 70s. The art teacher dawson elementary color with peter max youtube. Peter max original signed painting better world pop art acrylic oil iconic love. Peter max rose to fame in the art world during the pop art era of the 1960s and 1970s.

Colorful and cosmic, peter max s art has been an integral part of contemporary american culture for more than three decades. Ink and watercolor painting pop art blushing beauty. A collage of his liberties adorned 145 million verizon phone books. Peter max flag with heart original signed mixed media framed. Illustrator and graphic artist peter max unveils his paul mccartney portrait series at the peter max studio on june 18, 2012 in new york city.

Max paints ringo starrs baldwin piano to benefit the former beatles charitable efforts for musiccares, benefitting musicians in need of. Today peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neoexpressionism. Thats a hard question to answer as ive met and painted so many musicians with amazing talent and charisma. The results are listed below, sorted by title in ascending order. Peter maxs studio is sued by a longtime seller of his art. He was the son of german jews who fled berlin in 1938 and settled in shanghai, where.