Peter Max

About the Artist

Peter Max is one of the defining figures of American Pop Art, celebrated for bright color, psychedelic energy, and a visual language that became closely tied to the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Berlin in 1937 and later established in the United States, Max built a career that extended across fine art, publishing, design, and public commissions. His name remains instantly recognizable, and his work continues to carry strong collector appeal because of both its cultural status and unmistakable visual identity.

What gives Peter Max lasting power is not just his fame, but the clarity of his style. His imagery feels optimistic, graphic, and bold, with the kind of immediate wall presence that allows it to work in both established collections and highly visible interior settings. Collectors often gravitate toward Max because his work is iconic without being difficult to place.

Kerja Gallery currently shows a strong group of Peter Max works, including “Brooklyn Bridge I Ver. I #185” (unique), “Statue of Liberty,” “Umbrella Man,” “Image of an Era Sage,” and “Vase of Flowers,” reflecting both his patriotic iconography and vibrant decorative energy.