The art of peter max

Peter max is an american artist known for using bright colors. 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. 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. Max was born in berlin, the son of german jews, sala and jacob. It was a special thrill to meet, paint and hang out with ringo starr. Peter max paintings for sale value guide heritage auctions. Colorful and cosmic, peter maxs art has been an integral part of contemporary american culture for more than three decades. Max has painted lady liberty annually since americas bicentennial. 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, medium. Whether you are interested in buying or selling fine art from peter max.

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 one of the most popular living artists who has held more than 40 international museum exhibitions and more than 50 gallery shows worldwide. Max has been selected for national campaigns and prominently. Mary max, wife of famed artist peter max, kills herself. Thank you for your purchases and thank you for working with us. Max work is an indispensable guide for cultural literacy of the 1960s, and it commands a large following worldwide. 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. Peter max born peter max finkelstein, october 19, 1937 is a germanamerican artist known for using bright colours in his work. Ink and watercolor painting pop art blushing beauty.

We greatly value our community of peter max collectors. Jun 11, 2019 peter max rose to fame in the art world during the pop art era of the 1960s and 1970s. 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 limited editions and originals herndon fine art. Celebrate the centennial year of the 19th amendment. 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. Max paints ringo starrs baldwin piano to benefit the former beatles charitable efforts for musiccares, benefitting musicians in need of. Peter maxs studio is sued by a longtime seller of his art. Today peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neoexpressionism. Peter max was closely associated with 1960s psychedelia.

A decade later, in 20, the universe of peter max, a colorful, illustrated memoir of the artists life, is published by harper design. Max first began his artistic training as a child when his family moved to. Colorful and cosmic, peter max s art has been an integral part of contemporary american culture for more than three decades. He has also embraced different themes that are based on significant decades of. 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 was commissioned by norwegian cruise line in 2011 to paint the hull of the norwegian breakaway cruise ship. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by peter max. I love color, i love painting, i love shapes, i love composition, i love the people around me, he once exclaimed. Peter max has worked with a lot of themes over the decades. The pop culture icon has been featured in art galleries around the globe. Peter max 26 artworks painting visual art encyclopedia. By dealing with current events in his work, using familiar images, and creating his art in public mediums such as in murals or on postage stamps, he made art relatable for art viewers.

Throughout his career, peter max adeptly intertwined art and everyday life. Peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neoexpressionism. Peter max previously promised to return the funds in a recorded phone call, according to court papers. Peter max is a germanamerican artist known for using bright colours in his work. His art is on display in presidential libraries and u. Our new limitedtime sale features more than 40 colorful and iconic works of art by peter max, now available at special pricing. The results are listed below, sorted by title in ascending order. 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. He grew extremely wealthy painting for private organizations, including the nfl, fifa and cereal companies. 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. Artist peter max has dementia, raising authenticity. 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.

This painting by pop artist peter max depicts his famous umbrella man character. You can view the full collection here to commemorate our 50th anniversary, were pleased to announce that weve extended this sale through january, giving our collectors even more opportunities to own unique art by max. With over 91 lots available for antique peter max art and 23 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. He was the son of german jews who fled berlin in 1938 and settled in shanghai, where. You can search through a wide selection to find the peter max painting that will be a great addition to your art collection. His bold colors, uplifting images and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of american culture and has inspired many generations. The art teacher dawson elementary color with peter max youtube. Peter max is a germanamerican artist who is known for using bright colors with his pop art, and there are many pieces of original peter max art for sale on ebay. 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. Works by max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Peter max is an artist available through herndon fine art. Peter max original signed painting better world pop art acrylic oil iconic love.

On the eve of the 49th anniversary of the woodstock festival, we thought we. Peter max artwork list sortable by title, year, type. The art of peter max kicks off park wests 2019 winter sale. This lithograph was created by american pop artist peter max.

Artist peter max allegedly taken advantage of in wild. Artist peter max allegedly taken advantage of in wild fraud. All artwork listed on is available for a live viewing. See available prints and multiples, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Peter max finkelstein was never very discerning about his art. Freedom was created in 1980 by peter max in pop art style. Max synthesized the summer of love into artworks from canvas to mugs, clocks, scarves, clothes, and cruise ships. Find more prominent pieces of landscape at best visual art database. I am offering these five paintings which have been in my private collection for over 25 years. He is credited to have revolutionized the art of the 1960s with his cosmic 60s style and deeply influenced the american counterculture. 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. A collage of his liberties adorned 145 million verizon phone books. 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.

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. Our simple, interactive hd video technology allows you to visit our gallery from the convenience of your own computer or mobile device. The art teacher dawson elementary color with peter max. They have hung on the walls of my climate controlled and smoke free home.

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. Peter max rose to fame in the art world during the pop art era of the 1960s and 1970s. Peter max retrospective gallery reception march 7th at wentworth gallery, short hills, new jersey. The art of peter max coffee table art book is published by abrams. Peter max rose to fame during the pop art era of the 1950s and 1960s, using bright. Peter max flag with heart original signed mixed media framed. Park west gallery, known for auctioning the pop artists work on cruise ships, says his studio is trying to renege on a contract. Thats a hard question to answer as ive met and painted so many musicians with amazing talent and charisma. Works by max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s. One of the most famous living artists, peter max is also a pop culture icon.

Get the best deals on peter max art paintings when you shop the largest. Peter max, famous for pop art encompassing psychedelic imagery, a wide spectra of color, and unique portraits, said it was an encounter with. Peter max has evolved from a visionary pop artist of the 1960s to a master of neo expressionism. 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, 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. 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. May 28, 2019 peter max finkelstein was never very discerning about his art. 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. Peter max is a german artist known for his unique brand of rainbowhued prints and paintings, which he has created since the early 1960s. Peter max born peter max finkelstein, october 19, 1937 is an american artist known for using bright colors in his work.

Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Maxs art work was a popular part of the counter culture in graphic design during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His vibrant art has become a part of american culture. In much of his art, he essentially synthesized the summer of love into art on canvas, clothing, clocks, even cruise ships. 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. He was the son of german jews who fled berlin in 1938 and settled in shanghai, where mr. 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. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own.