What happened Peter Max?

But several years ago, he received a diagnosis of symptoms related to Alzheimer’s, and he now suffers from advanced dementia. Mr. Max, 81, hasn’t painted seriously in four years, according to nine people with direct knowledge of his condition.

What is Peter Max famous for?

Peter Max (American/German, b. 1937) is a famed illustrator and graphic artist who specializes in Pop Art and Neo Expressionism ,and is known for his generous use of vibrant colors. Max was born in Berlin, Germany, but his family relocated to Nazi Germany.

How old is Peter Max now?

83 years (October 19, 1937)
Peter Max/Age

Peter Max, the artist, is 83 years old today. Max is a German-born American illustrator and graphic artist, known for the use of psychedelic shapes and color palettes as well as spectra in his work.

When did Peter Max become an official artist?

Max has been the official artist for many major events, including the 1994 World Cup, the Grammy Awards, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Super Bowl and others.

When was Peter Max at Park West Gallery?

Park West Gallery has enjoyed a relationship with Max since the 1970s and is the artist’s largest and longest-running dealer in the world. Although Max retreated from the spotlight during this time, he continued to evolve his artistic style, and was the subject of the exhibition “The World of Peter Max” at the de Young Museum in 1971.

When was Peter Max on the Yellow Pages?

Max’s magazine covers were ubiquitous, and in 1970 his art even adorned the cover of the New York City Yellow Pages (again in 1973 and 2001).

How did Peter Max become a pop culture icon?

Max’s “Be In” poster inspires several hundred thousand hippies to gather in New York City’s Central Park, and immortalize the Summer of Love. Max becomes a pop culture icon and appears on major TV shows, including The NBC Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, where the set design features his poster art.