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Peter Max Biography:
Peter Max was
born in Berlin and spent his childhood
in Shanghai.
From China, the
family went to Tibet
for a year, and then on to Israel. His family's
odyssey continued to Paris, and finally,
at the age of 16, Max arrived in the United States. He began his
art studies in New York at the Art
Student's League and continued at the Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts.
Max, who is known throughout the world and is a household name in America,
is famous for his new age style, cosmic imagery and multi-colored
blends. During the late 60's and early 70's, his colorful art reached
millions of people and he won numerous major awards for his work. His
paintings, drawings and limited edition graphics have been exhibited in
major museums throughout the world.
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