The Shops at Wailea announces opening of The Art of Peter Max Gallery
Artist-curated gallery only second of its kind, will feature exclusive 'Maui Series.'
- Honolulu, HI (1888PressRelease) June 22, 2011 - The Shops at Wailea announces the opening of The Art of Peter Max Gallery on Friday, June 24. The 1,225-square-foot gallery is one of only two in the world exclusively dedicated to the artwork of renowned artist, Peter Max, and is curated by the artist himself.
In celebration of the opening, Peter Max has created a new installation of original acrylic paintings being unveiled at the Wailea gallery. The collection includes the artist's "Maui Series" which depicts scenic images of Maui wrapped in the kaleidoscope of vivid colors that are unmistakably Peter Max. This rare series is available exclusively at The Art of Peter Max in The Shops at Wailea.
Peter Max's remarkable legacy and artwork is the subject of a spectacular book, The Art of Peter Max (Abrams, October 2002), the first book to take an in-depth look at his influence on culture in America and around the world. A copy of this book is given to every person who purchases an original painting from The Art of Peter Max Gallery in The Shops at Wailea.
About The Shops at Wailea
Nestled in the heart of Wailea Resort, The Shops at Wailea is Maui's premier shopping and dining destination, home to more than 70 distinct boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries. For more information, call (808) 891-6770, visit TheShopsAtWailea.com, "like" The Shops at Wailea on Facebook or follow ( @ ) ShopsAtWailea on Twitter dot
About Peter Max
With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums worldwide, Peter Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. Max has been called a Pop Icon, Neo Fauvist, Abstract Expressionist and America's "Painter Laureate." Over a career spanning five decades, Max has painted for various Heads of State, including six U.S. Presidents, as well as countless celebrities and music icons. From art that appeared on the first U.S. 10-cent stamp bearing the title "Preserve the Environment," to 235 U.S. Border murals greeting millions of people entering America each year, and now including his new "Maui Series," Peter Max's art has captured themes of America at its finest.
Max's art appears on a Boeing 777 jumbo jet currently flying the skies for Continental, and he has been designated Official Artist of five Super Bowls, six Grammy Awards, World Cup USA, The World Series, the United Nations Earth Summit, and numerous other events. Max was recently honored at the Jefferson Awards with an award for his lifetime dedication to America, and its charitable causes.
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