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Peter Max

1937 – 2004

Peter Max
Modern
Modern

Peter Max

Born 1937 Died 2004 Works span 1954–1954

A Life Painted in Cosmic Hues: The World of Peter Max Peter Max, born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin, Germany, in 1937, is more than just an artist; he’s a vibrant embodiment of the 1960s counterculture and a master of translating optimism into color. His story begins amidst the looming shadows of Nazi Germany, a period that would profoundly shape his worldview. Fleeing persecution, Max's family embarked on a remarkable journey to Sh…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Peter Max's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Peter Max's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.