Carlton Cards, a division of American Greetings, gives consumersthe opportunity to own reproductions of some of the most renownedcontemporary works of art with its new pop culture line.
The Peter Max collection features 67 of the artist's paintings,including one of his most recognizable prints, "Umbrella Man."
Other popular Max motifs include "cosmic jumpers" in space, angelsand his patriotic/flag series and love/heart series.
Colorful works of art with a conscience, Max's prints range fromspiritual to sensual and incorporate a wide range of imagery. Frombold graphics to minimalism, the artist creates a world of magic.
It's not strange that Max's favorite quote comes from one of thegreatest scientific geniuses of our times: "Imagination is moreimportant than knowledge," said Albert Einstein.
Max, whose work is said to evolve with the times, has painted forfive U.S. presidents and has served as the official artist of theGrammys, six Super Bowls, Woodstock and its 30th anniversary event,World Cup USA, the U.S. Open and other events.
Portraits by the artist include: President Clinton, NelsonMandela, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Princess Diana, the Dalai Lama andMikhail Gorbachev. Max has also used his talent to make socialstatements by creating works symbolic of causes such as human rights,animal rights, ecology and peace.
For more information on the card line, visit Carlton's Web site,www.carltoncards.com.
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