April 5, 2013 / New York, New York, USA --  American Pop Art, Inc., a virtual gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce its contribution to The Journey Home Foundation’s 2013 Gala Event To Eradicate Human Trafficking.  Proceeds from this event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the residence of Bill Veen, Esq. in Mill Valley, California will provide shelter and education for rescued girls.
 
The mission of The Journey Home Foundation is to prevent at-risk Nepali girls and women from being kidnapped and turned into sex slaves, and to rescue those who have already suffered the trauma of being trafficked.  The Journey Home Foundation provides education, job training, housing, and medical support.
 
Every Nepali girl is at risk of being made into a slave in the big cities of Nepal, or transported to the Middle East, India, and Asia.  The Journey Home Foundation eradicates this risk, one life at a time. 
 
Guests attending The Journey Home Foundation’s 2013 Gala Event To Eradicate Human Trafficking will enjoy an evening of cocktails, sumptuous Nepalese Cuisine, and live music including the 19 Broadway Good Time Quartet and Lisa Sangita Moskow playing the Sarod, a string instrument popular in Indian and Hindustani classical music.
 
American Pop Art, Inc. has contributed for silent auction Steve Kaufman’s Marilyn Monroe pop art painting titled “4 Marilyns,” a 13” x 13 x 3/4” mint condition limited edition, gallery wrapped, signed and numbered 26 out of 50, which retails for about $3,000.
 
Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman (aka SAK) is remembered as one of the greatest American pop artists and a generous humanitarian.  Marilyn Monroe was Steve Kaufman’s favorite subject to paint.  With “4 Marilyns” colorful hues of red and pink, Kaufman captured the essence of one of America’s most beautiful, sought after, and photographed female icons of the 20th Century.
 
“Please help us combat human trafficking and abolish modern day sex slavery,” said Diana Vachier, owner of American Pop Art, Inc.  “We are living in tough times. The world is a little upside down these days, but we must protect and love each other. Women are the nurturers, the mothers, and the caretakers. Protect them so they can be able to make the world a kinder place.”
 
For additional information about The Journey Home Foundation, please visit http://journeyhomefoundation.org/.  For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com/steve-kaufman.  For Steve Kaufman art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

As many as 30 women are enrolled for sewing and cooking classes at a Nepal flat as part of The Journey Home Foundation’s program to rescue victims and prevent human sex trafficking.

February 23, 2013 / Hollywood, California, USA --  American Pop Art, Inc., a virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com, is proud to announce its contribution to the 2013 Oscars after party “Salute to the Stars – An Evening to Remember.”  Proceeds from this event on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 9:30 PM to 2:00 AM at the Andaz West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
 
About 200 celebrities and more than 600 notables are slated to attend Bob Hellman and Richard Walter’s “Salute to the Stars – An Evening to Remember,” an after celebration party following the 85th Academy Awards.  American Pop Art, Inc. has contributed for silent auction artist Steve Kaufman’s 1998 Marilyn Monroe pop art painting titled “Marilyn,” a 13” x 13” limited edition, signed and numbered 27 out of 50 AP, or artist’s proof, which retails for about $3,000.
 
Steve Kaufman captured the essence of one of America’s most beautiful, sought after, and photographed icons of the 20th Century.  The colorful peacock blue and emerald swathed painting will be on prominent display amongst a stellar mix of actors and actresses, producers, directors, moguls, media, and glamour.
 
“When we think of iconic people we always think of Marilyn Monroe,” said Diana Vachier, owner of American Pop Art, Inc., an online gallery exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art.  “Steve Kaufman showed me the importance of giving back, and in this spirit, I want to do the same.”
 
Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman (aka SAK) is remembered as one of the greatest American pop artists and a generous humanitarian. His subjects included iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Campbell’s Soup, the Wizard of Oz, and many famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, and Mohammad Ali. Steve Kaufman’s paintings made their way into the homes and hearts of many people worldwide. February 12, 2013 marked the 3-year anniversary of the pop artist’s death.
 
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. For additional information about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, please visit http://bit.ly/VYnUxa.
 
For more information about “Salute to the Stars – An Evening to Remember,” visit http://www.oscarsnightout.com/. For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com.  For Steve Kaufman art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

December 21, 2012 / Trieste, Italy --  American Pop Art, Inc., a virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com, is proud to announce that artist Steve Kaufman’s famous “Rat Pack” painting will be on exhibit as the musical production “Christmas with the Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas,” makes its Italian debut on January 3-6 at the Politeama Rossetti, Hall Assicurazioni Generali.
 
“Christmas with the Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas,” starring the "Rat Pack" Big Band and Burelli Sisters, captures one of the most beautiful, energetic, magical moments in the history of 20th Century music and features songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Sean Cavanagh.  American pop artist Steve Kaufman’s colorful 1997 painting of the famous “Rat Pack” will be on prominent display in the lobby of the theatre as guests are greeted for five scheduled performances.
 
The “Rat Pack" was a talented group of American artists united by friendship and a passion for music: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.  They were later joined by Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.  The term “Rat Pack” was invented by actress Lauren Bacall who used it to describe the group returning from a night on the town.  These artists often performed together throughout the 50’s and 60’s, with such success that their evenings became one of the main attractions of Las Vegas.  Members of The Rat Pack were the protagonists of several films, including Ocean's Eleven.
 
“The Rat Pack was a phenomenon. They were globally loved and their music and humor was sensational,” said Diana Vachier, owner of American Pop Art, Inc., an online gallery exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art.  “When we think of iconic people we always think of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor and of course Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.  These people enhanced our lives through their acting, music, and humor and we love watching them,”
 
Artist Steve Kaufman loved and respected these "icons," and painted them to honor them.
 
“It was his way of paying homage to show the art world how important The Rat Pack was and still is.  This special show that will be in Trieste, Italy shows you how far and how loved they still are,” Diana Vachier said.  The Rat Pack painting was donated to the theatre by a major collector of Steve Kaufman art.
 
The concept to recreate the charm and life of the Rat Pack association with the magic of the theater, voice, musicians, and dancers culminated in a successful 8-season run in London.  Crowds will embrace the nostalgia of such masterpieces as “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “I've Got You Under My Skin,” “That's Amore,” “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” “New York, New York,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Sway,” “Volare,” “My Way,” “Memories are Made of This,” and a few holiday favorites.
 
Additional information about “Christmas with the Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas” may be found on the Teatro Stabile Friuli Venezia Giulia website at http://bit.ly/VUNJY1.  For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com.  For Steve Kaufman art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

UPDATE -- October 22, 2012 / Scottsdale, Arizona -- Ray Williams, owner of Seven Modern Art Lounge, has launched his new website at:
http://www.sevenartlounge.com.  Please visit his website and exhibition of Steve Kaufman artwork.

August 24, 2012 / Scottsdale, Arizona -- American Pop Art, Inc., an online virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce the grand opening of Seven, a new modern art lounge in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, September 1, 2012, featuring a permanent display of art by the late Steve Kaufman.

Ray Williams, a colleague and dedicated customer of American Pop Art, Inc., is an avid collector of Steve Kaufman art and a skilled mountain climber. What would someone who has trekked Mount Everest five times do to pursue his passion for art? Ray Williams decided to open his own art gallery named Seven, a modern art lounge with a special museum section set aside to showcase his personal collection of pop art by Steve Kaufman.

Seven art lounge is located in downtown Scottsdale’s growing Marshall Way arts district. Ray Williams will sell art by Peter Max, Keith Haring, Dutch artist Karel Appel, Armenian artist Eduard Edigaryan, abstract expressionist Ray Parker, local artists Jason Ian Harper and Daniel Torrez, and more. Jason Ian Harper specializes in surrealism art. Daniel Torrez, who focuses on old masters style, was recently commissioned for the 2012 Centennial painting for the Arizona State University Downtown Library.

"Yesterday I met the presidents for the Scottsdale Arts Association and the president of the Marshall Way Art Association,” Ray Williams said. “The street is the prime Scottsdale site for Modern art and Main Street for western art, so I am in the perfect spot.”

“I am thrilled that Ray Williams will be exhibiting Steve Kaufman art as a museum section. We thank him and look forward to visiting his gallery,” said Diana Vachier, owner of American Pop Art, Inc. Steve Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian.

Seven modern art lounge is located at 4151 N. Marshall Way, Suite 7, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. The Kaufman works at Seven will be for display only and not for sale. For more information about Seven modern art lounge, please contact Ray Williams at 602-758-1479, or email jetsteray@cox.net.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For Steve Kaufman art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

August 15, 2012 / Valladolid, Spain -- American Pop Art, Inc., an online virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce that 90 works by the world’s leading pop artists are now on display at the Museum of Passion in Valladolid, Spain.

“This is POP ART!" an exhibit featuring dozens of works by Steve Kaufman, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol can be viewed now through September 19, 2012 at El Museo de Pasión de Valladolid, España. Additional museum information and directions may be found on the Valladolid Culture and Tourism web site at http://bit.ly/NLgk48.

“It is very exciting that these brilliant American Pop Artists works are so universal. Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman and their fellow comrades have made such an important impact in the art world globally. Not only have they immortalized their subjects and made them into icons but they themselves have become immortalized,” said Diana Vachier, owner of American Pop Art, Inc., who had worked with Steve Kaufman since 2001. “I am so blessed to have known and worked with Steve Kaufman and feel honored to have stood in his shadow. Our virtual website makes it possible for people all over the world to see his art and learn more about him. He is very deeply missed and it is my passion to promote his legacy.”

As a young artist, Andy Warhol was uninterested in the abstract expressionism that was so popular at the time. Instead, Warhol was drawn to consumer products -- he created paintings based on an item or an image of daily life, advertising and comics. The screen process, serial repetition of an element from popular mass culture, the world of consumption, or mass media characterized his work.

In 1963, Andy Warhol founded the Factory workshop in New York, where he enlisted young artist Steve Kaufman as his assistant. Steve Kaufman, remembered as the “Prince of Pop Art,” went on to create the 6-color silkscreen process and other methods, further defining how any object of daily life can rise to the level of art. Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

July 13, 2012 / Pietrasanta, Italy -- American Pop Art, Inc., an online virtual art gallery exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce that highly prized artwork by the late Steve Kaufman is now on display at the Palazzo Guiscardo in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Described as a “dream hotel,” the Palazzo Guiscardo is a stunning 19th century palace that has been transformed into a luxury residence, and located in the Versilia stretch of beaches along the Tuscan coast. The art experience in Pietrasanta is as essential as breathing, hotel officials claim, and so they established an art gallery featuring modern and pop art works by artists Andy, Steve Kaufman, Giuseppe Veneziano, Andrea Franco lino, Massimo Caccia, Formisano, and Piero Giannoni.

Steve Kaufman’s Half a Hundred Dollar Ben, Marilyn Chanel, Lady Liberty, Hearts, NYC Taxi, Red Bull, Marilyn "Come here," and Peace paintings are part of this exciting exhibit. Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian. You may view the Palazzo Guiscardo’s gallery online at http://www.palazzoguiscardo.it/ita/art_gallery.htm.

“It gives me such happiness to see that Steve Kaufman's art is getting the exposure and appreciation it deserves. It is sad that when an artist passes that their work is taken so much more seriously. I am now being bombarded by collectors for his art. Like the saying goes, ‘you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone,’” said Diana Vachier of Long Beach, NY, who had worked with the late artist since 2001.

When the Palazzo Guiscardo was first renovated, all the original architectural features such as the floors, banisters and decorations were saved. The hotel has nine rooms, each with its own distinct style and furniture, and each named after the types of precious regional marble that adorn the baths. For more information about Palazzo Guiscardo in Pietrasanta, Italy, please visit http://www.palazzoguiscardo.it/index_eng.html.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

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July 7, 2012 / Košice, Slovakia -- American Pop Art, Inc., an online virtual art gallery exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce that highly prized artwork by the late Steve Kaufman is now on display at the Mihal Gallery at Hotel Múza in Košice, Slovakia.

The newly built design Hotel Múza in Košice has forged a unique path in the Slovak market through its establishment of an unconventional gallery featuring film, fine arts, and music – dedicating one level to each of these muses. The exclusive Mihal Gallery is a one of a kind project outlining the life and work of Andy Warhol, and contains original artwork by Warhol, Steve Kaufman, and Daniel Brogyanyi. Steve Kaufman’s “4 John Lennon” oil on canvas painting is part of this exciting new exhibit. Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian.

The Hotel Múza features additional works by Steve Kaufman on its web page http://www.hotelmuza.sk/en/mihal-gallery.php. The artwork appears on the page, from top to bottom: Steve Kaufman 4 John Lennon, Steve Kaufman Hollywood Marilyn, Andy Warhol Marilyn, Steve Kaufman 6 Marilyns, and Steve Kaufman Sinatra; and from left to right: Steve Kaufman Blond Girl (stained glass piece), Steve Kaufman Sinatra, and Steve Kaufman Marilyn Pop.

“It gives me such happiness to see that Steve Kaufman's art is getting the exposure and appreciation it deserves. It is sad that when an artist passes that their work is taken so much more seriously. I am now being bombarded by collectors for his art. Like the saying goes, ‘you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone,’” said Diana Vachier of Long Beach, NY, who had worked with the late artist since 2001.

Among the 25 pieces on exhibit at Mihal Gallery is Andy Warhol’s unique Marilyn Monroe, a manual unpublished print. To get to the collection, guests need to pass an unusual glass staircase tastefully decorated with visuals of Warhol’s masterpieces. The gallery also features a life-size statue of Warhol sitting on a huge Campbell’s soup can in a relaxed pose, a catalogue of works, and an audiovisual display. For more information about Mihal Gallery, please visit http://www.mihalgallery.sk/?lang=en.

What also makes the Hotel Múza unique is the fact that the rooms are not numbered, but are identified by names of artistic personalities including Greta Garbo and of course Andy Warhol. Located in central Košice, the hotel is close to prime shopping centers at Optima and Cassovia, Kika, Nay, Asko and Mercury Market. The Hotel Múza was classified as a three-star design hotel following a thorough reconstruction in 2008-9. The European Restaurant and lounge on the building’s ground level consists of three sections that can be used for business meetings and social events. The Mihal Gallery is also used as a private suite for VIP guests. For more information, please visit http://www.hotelmuza.sk/en/index.php.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

June 20, 2012 / Kaprun, Austria -- American Pop Art, Inc., a virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce its contributions to the 2012 Dritte Lions Club Kaprun Charity Gala. This event, scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2012 in Kaprun, Austria, will help support the integration of young people with disabilities into society and the workplace, and renovations at Children's Village Sankt Anton (St. Anton Children's Village).

Festivities will take place during the day at the Golf Club of Zell am See, and in the evening at the historic 12th century Castle of Kaprun. American Pop Art, Inc. contributions for this year’s event include a Steve Kaufman painting of Albert Einstein, and Steve Kaufman’s Coffee Table book that contains his full biography and photos of his art.

Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian. His subjects included iconic brands and many famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, Mohammad Ali, and many world leaders.

Proceeds from the 2012 Dritte Lions Club Kaprun Charity Gala will help young people with disabilities to find jobs, a place to live, and promote their acceptance in everyday life, building stronger self-esteem. Many of these individuals may be seen greeting guests and providing assistance during the 2012 Dritte Lions Club Kaprun Charity Gala. Funds will also help finance renovations at the nearby St. Anton Children's Village, which cares for about 60 physically and mentally challenged children, providing education in a family-style environment.

“Steve Kaufman showed me the importance of giving back, and in this spirit, I want to do the same,” said Diana Vachier of Long Beach, NY, who had worked with the late artist since 2001. “Steve Kaufman’s Albert Einstein piece is a classic. We want people to think, then give from the heart.”

In Steve Kaufman’s memory and tradition of helping people in need, twenty percent of proceeds from the American Pop Art Inc. web site Charity Art page at www.americanpopartinc.com/charity will go to a charity of the buyer’s choice.

Art has always been a strong component of the Dritte Lions Club Kaprun Charity Gala. Artists featured in previous years include Anton Thuswaldner, Chris Johnston a.k.a. Icebear, and Wolfgang Wiesinger-Halbach.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

April 3, 2012 / Long Beach, NY -- American Pop Art, Inc. of Long Beach, NY, a virtual art gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce its contributions to the 2012 Long Beach Lion’s Club Golf Classic. This event, scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2012 at North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, NY, will benefit the Champions of the Heart Fund at St. Francis Hospital, The Guide Dog Foundation, and other local charities.

The 2012 Long Beach Lion’s Club Golf Classic will honor WFAN’s Mike Francesa and "Lion" Billy Romm of Billy's Beach Café in Long Beach. American Pop Art, Inc. contributions for this year’s event include a Steve Kaufman painting of Albert Einstein, and Steve Kaufman’s Coffee Table book that contains his full biography and photos of his art.

“Steve Kaufman showed me the importance of giving back, and in this spirit, I want to do the same,” said Diana Vachier of Long Beach, NY, who had worked with the late artist since 2001. “Steve Kaufman’s Albert Einstein piece is a classic. We want people to pause for a moment, THINK, then give from the heart.”

Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman is remembered as a charismatic American pop artist and a generous humanitarian. His subjects included iconic brands and many famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, and Mohammad Ali. February 12, 2012 marked the 2-year anniversary of the popular artist’s death.

In Steve Kaufman’s memory and tradition of helping people in need, twenty percent of proceeds from the American Pop Art Inc. web site Charity Art page at www.americanpopartinc.com/charity will go to a charity of the buyer’s choice.

In February 2012, American Pop Art, Inc. announced its new initiative to benefit S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., a gang prevention and intervention agency based in Uniondale, Long Island. Ten percent of sales from the American Pop Art, Inc. virtual gallery will go to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. programs, which include workshops, community partnerships, gang hot spot location services, and a rehabilitative employment program. In his lifetime, Steve Kaufman launched and operated the “Give Kids a Break Fund,” which aided more than 1,000 troubled youth over a period of about 15 years.

“We are very honored and grateful,” said Rahsmia Zatar, Executive Director/Social Worker at STRONG Youth, Inc., about the donations made to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. from art sales.

In March 2012, American Pop Art, Inc. launched its new online blog at www.stevekaufmanart.wordpress.com, featuring paintings by the late American pop artist Steve Alan Kaufman (a.k.a. SAK), discussions about today’s modern art, and plans to spotlight youthful artist talent from local Nassau and Suffolk counties.

For more information about artist Steve Kaufman, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

February 26, 2012 / Long Beach, NY -- American Pop Art, Inc. is proud to announce its new initiative to benefit S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., a gang prevention and intervention agency based in Uniondale, Long Island. Organizers aim to continue the legacy of legendary pop artist Steve Kaufman (a.k.a. SAK) and his work of aiding former gang members with rehabilitation and their return as productive members of society.

S.T.R.O.N.G. stands for Struggling To Reunite Our New Generation. As part of the new initiative, ten percent of sales from the American Pop Art, Inc.
virtual gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com will go to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. programs, which include workshops, community partnerships, gang hot spot location services, and a rehabilitative employment program. During his lifetime, Steve Kaufman’s “Give Kids a Break Fund” aided approximately 2,000 troubled youth. February 12, 2012 marked the 2-year anniversary of the American pop artist’s death.

Through youth empowerment programs and activities that promote positive values, S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. gives young men and women the tools to eliminate negative behaviors associated with gang involvement. S.T.R.O.N.G. reaches thousands on a yearly basis through its work in juvenile detention centers, jails, prisons, alternative schools, and communities.

For more information about S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., please call 516-483-1350 or visit www.strongyouth.com. For more information about Steve Kaufman’s life and his art, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.

February 17, 2012 / Long Beach, NY -- Two years after the legendary pop artist’s death, a Long Beach woman has launched this week a virtual art gallery in memory of the late Steve Alan Kaufman, with the hopes of continuing the artist’s legacy of helping people in need. Steve Alan Kaufman, who signed his paintings as SAK, passed away due to heart complications on February 12, 2010, at the age of 49.

Born December 29, 1960, Steve Alan Kaufman is remembered as one of the greatest American pop artists and a generous humanitarian. Former assistant to Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman’s paintings made their way into the homes and hearts of many people worldwide, capturing the true American pop art experience.

Diana Vachier of Long Beach, NY has worked with Steve Kaufman since 2001, when she first opened her gallery American Pop Art, Inc. exclusively dedicated to his art. Fascinated by the man, his art, and his character, Diana Vachier hopes the new online gallery at www.americanpopartinc.com will expose Steve Kaufman’s art to younger generations and a broader worldwide audience. In his honor and tradition of charitable works, twenty percent of proceeds from selected paintings will go to a charity of the buyer’s choice.

Steve Kaufman’s timeless subjects included 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 the artist made numerous contributions to society. Steve Kaufman launched and operated the “Give Kids a Break Fund,” a successful charity which helped inner city kids from troubled homes and often straight out of jail. He gave these kids a job and his trust when no one else would, allowing them opportunities that they would have never had.

“Steve Kaufman was a legend, 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,” Diana Vachier said.

Additional artwork will be added to www.americanpopartinc.com including his “museum art,” the best of his works intended for museum display, plus photos with some of his celebrity clients.

Steve Kaufman’s paintings are exhibited in nine museums including the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum in Germany, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Hot Springs AK, The Motown Museum in Detroit, MI, The Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis, TN, The American Sport Art Museum and Archives in Daphne, Alabama, The Coca Cola Contemporary Art Museum in Atlanta Georgia and two presidential libraries.

For more information about Steve Kaufman’s life and his art, please visit www.americanpopartinc.com. For art inquiries, please contact Diana Vachier at americanpopart@aol.com.