Peter Max

Peter Max (1937 - present)

Born Peter Max Finkelstein on October 19, 1937, in Berlin, Germany

In 1938, his family fled Germany and settled in Shanghai, China. They lived there for ten years.

His family moved to in Israel in 1948, then moved to Paris, and finally moved to NYC in 1953

A painter and graphic designer, Max is known for using bright colors and psychedelic images.

He created works of art for presidents, music albums, Super Bowl, World Cup, and World Series

You can learn more about Peter Max and see more of his artwork at his website. In 2015, he was interviewed by CBS to mark 50 years of painting.

What do you notice? ✏️ What do you wonder? ✏️ What do you like or dislike?

Peter Max

1937 – presentPhotograph by Stephanie Arcabascio
Artist of the Week Peter Max 10-19.pdf

Max Worksheet & Coloring Page

Liberty Head X

1986, acrylic on canvasPark West Gallery, Michigan