Jacksonville, Florida  (November, 2012)  – An impressive collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Avondale Artworks Art Gallery in Jacksonville, Florida.     Max will be unveiling his extraordinary new Masters series, interpretive works of Vincent Van Gogh, Monet, Pablo Picasso, Renoir, and Edgar Degas, conceived in Max’s signature style and colors.    These works speak to both a maturation of the Artists’ illustrious career, as well as to his formidable training at the 130 year old Art Students League of New York.

Peter Max emerged as a powerful force in the Art World from the Art Students League, alongside such Artists as Robert Rauschenberg, Jackson Pollack, Cy Twombly and Norman Rockwell.  The League was a formative influence on these artists’ innovative artwork, and has led each and every one to greatness and an important legacy in history.

Exhibit previews begin on Saturday, January 12^th  2013, and the exhibition extends through Sunday, January 20^th, 2013.   Peter Max will be making two very special appearances at Avondale Artworks Art Gallery, www.avondaleartworks.com on Saturday, January 19^th from 6-9pm and Sunday, January 20^th from 1-4pm. 

With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Peter Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. Max has been successively called a Pop Icon, Neo Fauvist, Abstract Expressionist and the United States "Painter Laureate."  The artist has had the distinct honor of painting the last seven Presidents of the United States and the world's best loved celebrities, among them the young sensation Taylor Swift. This exhibit features his iconic and best-known pieces as well, among them “Statue of Liberty”, Max’s famous “Flag” pieces, “Umbrella Man” and the prestigious “Cosmic Runner”.

Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed Norwegian Breakaway’s signature hull artwork designed by the pop icon.  This is the first time Norwegian has commissioned a well-known artist to paint the hull artwork on one of its ships. Launching in April 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship to homeport in New York City year-round. Max’s signature artwork will cover approximately 40,000 square feet of Norwegian Breakaway’s hull.

For more information about Peter Max, America’s most well-known and most collected artist, go to www.petermax.com.

Artwork is available for acquisition and all appearances are open to the public.

Where: 

Avondale Artworks

3562 Saint John's Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida

904.384.8797

When:

Receptions with Peter Max

Saturday, January 19^th, 2013   6pm - 9pm

Sunday,   January 20^th, 2013  1pm - 4pM

Website:

AvondaleArtworks.com

Click Here To RSVP, Or Call Us, Telephone: 904.384.8797

***FREE TO THE PUBLIC***

About Avondale Artworks Art Gallery:

Avondale Artworks Art Gallery & Custom Framing, one of Jacksonville’s finest art galleries, was started in 2009 by accomplished landscape photographer Ken Stutes.  The gallery features artwork by local and regional artists of merit, as well as periodic exhibits of works by national, international, and celebrity artists.  Located in the Shoppes of Historic Avondale, the gallery houses one of the region’s largest selections of art and includes art work in most every medium and style. Additionally, the gallery provides commercial and residential artwork and framing, giclee printing, and art workshops.  For more information, visit the gallery at 3562 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, or visit their website at AvondaleArtworks.com

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