The Forum Shops in Las Vegas just got even more extravagant (if that?s possible!) with the unveiling of world-renowned artist Peter Max?s one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby 5?2? Grand piano over Thanksgiving weekend. Showcased at The Art of Peter Max Gallery, the vibrant piano is part of a charity campaign to raise funds for The Gibson Foundation and Max?s Global Works Foundation. Max painted the exclusive Baldwin piano in his New York studio and spiced up the normal black and white with a magical mixing of colors, his famous signature and some personal touches that have made Max famous around the globe. The piano will be available for sale to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to the above charities.
Pop Icon. Neo Fauvist. The United States? ?Painter Laureate.? These are just some of the titles given to Peter Max in his long-standing career as the most preeminent Pop artist in America. He is well known for his paintings of the Statue of Liberty and his association with the United Nations. He has painted for numerous Heads of State including five American Presidents, and has been designated as the Official Artist of five Super Bowls, five Grammy Awards, World Cup USA, The World Series, and the United Nations Earth Summit. 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, Max captures America at its finest.
The Art of Peter Max Gallery, located at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, is one of only two galleries worldwide exclusively featuring the artwork of Peter Max. The unique collection of original paintings in the gallery is curated by Max himself, offering the widest assortment of paintings to the great cross-section of art collectors and enthusiasts who visit and reside in Las Vegas.
For more than 100 years, Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano have made an unmatched commitment to musical excellence. This commitment has not only been to produce the world?s finest musical instruments, but also to support and promote music education. The Gibson Foundation focuses on making the world a better place for children and supports numerous initiatives around the globe. Founded by Max, Global Works provides funding to hundreds of charities annually from children?s art funds to animal rights groups, educational organizations and health-related foundations.
In the market for a Technicolor baby grand? The piano will only be available for a limited time, and interested parties should contact The Art of Peter Max Gallery at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas at 702-644-7070. The piano is on display between the hours of 10am and 11pm PT daily.
