The New York Times
In the 1960s and 1970s, Mr. Max was a countercultural icon, a rare painter to achieve name recognition in the mainstream. His psychedelic renderings could be found on the cover of Time, the White House lawn and even a postage stamp. But several years ago, he received a diagnosis of symptoms related to Alzheimer’s, and he now suffers from advanced dementia. Mr. Max, 81, hasn’t painted seriously in four years, according to nine people with direct knowledge of his condition. He doesn’t know what year it is, and he spends most afternoons curled up in a red velvet lounger in his apartment, looking out at the Hudson River.
For some people, Mr. Max’s decline spelled opportunity. His estranged son, Adam, and three business associates took over Mr. Max’s studio, drastically increasing production for a never-ending series of art auctions on cruise ships, even as the artist himself could hardly paint. More
I’m having a flashback just thinking about him.
Dementia is a cruel disease and seems to quite often happen to brilliant, creative people.
^^^ The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long…
He should paint a picture of his son roasting in hell. Because he will be.
What an asshole to do this to his father.
The exploitation of an artist legacy, by their…legacy, is nothing new!
When I see PM’s work, I see The Yellow Submarine, a debate exists whether or not he had anything to do with it:
http://beatles-merchandise.com/psychedelicbeatles/did-peter-max-influence-yellow-submarine/
Supernightshade – I saw what you did there.
Blade Runner