In a historic move, more than 150 works by pop art king Andy Warhol, plus treasured works by Warhol's good friends Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michael Basquiat, and Steve Kaufman met in an unparalleled exhibition in the home town of Warhol's parents -- a region where pop art had been previously banned by the communist regime.
The exhibition, titled “Writing as an Image, Writing within an Image” was recently held at the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in northeastern Slovakia, Europe’s only Andy Warhol museum.
The ‘LOVE’ portfolio by Robert Indiana (Deluxe Edition), some of the more recent works by Andy Warhol, and all the Steve Kaufman canvases had never been exhibited in Central Europe before -- A significant milestone for a stellar group of artists and an unprecedented move for the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art.
For additional details about this exhibit, please visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9502015.htm
Steve Kaufman - American Pop Art, Inc.
Historic news for American Pop Art Inc.,
pop art fans, and owners of Steve Kaufman art:
pop art fans, and owners of Steve Kaufman art:
Steve Kaufman (aka SAK)
December 29, 1960 – February 12, 2010
December 29, 1960 – February 12, 2010
On February 12, 2010, the world lost Steve Alan Kaufman, one of the greatest American
pop artists and a generous humanitarian. Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, passed away due to heart complications. His memory, as well as his paintings, will live on forever. From his warm smile and generous heart, to his ability to tell a great story and his incredible knack of making every day an adventure filled with humor, drama, and laughter -- Steve Kaufman was a legend. His paintings have found their way into the homes and hearts of so many, capturing the true American pop art experience.
Steve Kaufman painted such timeless pieces such as: Coca Cola, Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, Wizard of Oz, Mohammad Ali, his money series, and his paintings of famous singers, actors and icons. His audience was vast and large, and his contribution to society was enormous. Steve Kaufman launched and operated the “Give Kids a Break Fund,” a successful charity which helped inner city kids from troubled homes or straight from jail. Steve Kaufman gave these kids a job and his trust when no one else would, allowing them opportunities that they would have never had. Steve Kaufman lived for forty nine years, and in that time, he lived the life of 10 men. He will be so painfully missed, but his art will live forever.
Steve Kaufman’s paintings have been exhibited in 10 museums including The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Slovakia; the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum in Mannheim, Germany; The Museum of Contemporary Art in Hot Springs, AR; The Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, MI; the Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis, TN; The American Sport Art Museum & Archives in Daphne, AL; The Pop Culture Gallery at The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta GA; and at least two presidential libraries.
pop artists and a generous humanitarian. Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, passed away due to heart complications. His memory, as well as his paintings, will live on forever. From his warm smile and generous heart, to his ability to tell a great story and his incredible knack of making every day an adventure filled with humor, drama, and laughter -- Steve Kaufman was a legend. His paintings have found their way into the homes and hearts of so many, capturing the true American pop art experience.
Steve Kaufman painted such timeless pieces such as: Coca Cola, Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, Wizard of Oz, Mohammad Ali, his money series, and his paintings of famous singers, actors and icons. His audience was vast and large, and his contribution to society was enormous. Steve Kaufman launched and operated the “Give Kids a Break Fund,” a successful charity which helped inner city kids from troubled homes or straight from jail. Steve Kaufman gave these kids a job and his trust when no one else would, allowing them opportunities that they would have never had. Steve Kaufman lived for forty nine years, and in that time, he lived the life of 10 men. He will be so painfully missed, but his art will live forever.
Steve Kaufman’s paintings have been exhibited in 10 museums including The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Slovakia; the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum in Mannheim, Germany; The Museum of Contemporary Art in Hot Springs, AR; The Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, MI; the Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis, TN; The American Sport Art Museum & Archives in Daphne, AL; The Pop Culture Gallery at The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta GA; and at least two presidential libraries.
What We Do
American Pop Art, established in 2000 and incorporated in 2005, is honored and proud to work exclusively with the art of Steve Kaufman. Please contact us for any information about Steve or any questions about his art. All of our paintings are in pristine condition; All came straight from Steve Kaufman Art Studio between 2000 to 2010 and have always been properly stored.
Help Us Help Kids
"Steve Kaufman showed me the importance of giving back, and in this spirit, I want to do the same.”
- Diana Vachier
Ten percent of all sales are donated to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., one of the leading gang prevention and intervention agencies in the Northeast U.S. Please visit http://www.strongyouth.com/ to learn more about their work.
- Diana Vachier
Ten percent of all sales are donated to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., one of the leading gang prevention and intervention agencies in the Northeast U.S. Please visit http://www.strongyouth.com/ to learn more about their work.
