The Artistic Evolution of Peter Young
Peter Young is an American painter who began his career as an abstract painter in New York City during the mid-1960s. His work is associated with Minimal Art, Post-minimalism, and Lyrical Abstraction. Throughout his career, he has participated in more than a hundred group exhibitions and has held more than forty solo exhibitions in important contemporary art galleries. His paintings have been widely exhibited in the United States and in Europe since the 1960s.
His artistic trajectory includes significant recognition, such as receiving a National Endowment for the Arts Grant in 1968 and the Theodoran Award from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in 1969. In 1971, his work was discussed at length and appeared on the cover of Artforum magazine. He currently lives in Bisbee, Arizona.
Exhibitions and Collections
The work of Peter Young is held in numerous prestigious institutions, including:
His exhibition history spans decades and continents, from solo shows at the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center and Mitchell Algus Gallery to various presentations in Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. His presence in popular culture includes a feature in the 2016 documentary Brillo Box (3 ¢ Off), which focuses on the work of Andy Warhol.
Questions & Answers
Can I browse Peter Young's works by color palette?
To find works by Peter Young in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
Is there a timeline of Peter Young's works?
A timeline of Peter Young's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Peter Young?
Peter Young was born in Pittsburgh in 1940.
What aliases or alternate names does Peter Young have?
Peter Young appears under the alternate names Peter Ford Young, بيتر يونغ, Питер Янг.
