The artist Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1937. His father, was a pearl merchant and moved his family to Shanghai, during the turmoil of pre-World War II. From China, the family moved to Tibet, then Israel, and eventually to Paris. At the age of 16, the family made their final move to the United States. Peter Max began his art studies in New York at the Art Students League and continued at the Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts. Peter Max, is known throughout the world and is a household name in America. He is most famous for his new age style, cosmic imagery, and multi-colored blends. During the late 1960s and early 70's, Peter Max's colorful art reached millions of people, and he won numerous major awards for his work. Peter Max's paintings, drawings, sculptures, and limited edition graphics continue to be acquired by private collectors and are exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide.