Peter Nagy

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Peter Nagy (b. 1959 USA) is an American contemporary artist and curator known for his influential role in the East Village art scene of the 1980s and his work that explores the intersections of art, commerce, and popular culture. Nagy first gained recognition as the founder of Gallery Nature Morte in New York City, where he showcased cutting-edge works by emerging artists who challenged traditional boundaries between high and low culture.

« I think the materiality of sculpture is very important, a certain honesty of the materials being exploited. »
Peter Nagy

Four Cancer Logos

Limited Edition Print - Lithograph

USD 1,800

His own artistic practice is characterized by a conceptual approach that often incorporates elements of advertising, graphic design, and mass media, reflecting on the commodification of art and the pervasive influence of consumer culture.

« Art is about creative problem solving and critical thinking, and I think all aspects of our life and world have to be approached with more creativity. »
Peter Nagy

Nagy's work frequently employs irony and satire to critique the commercialization of the art world, making him a key figure in the development of Postmodernism in the 1980s. In addition to his work as an artist, Nagy has continued to shape the art world through his curatorial projects, particularly in India, where he relocated and re-established Nature Morte as a significant gallery promoting contemporary art.

United States / male artist / Contemporary art from India / East Village Art / Modern Realism / Postmodernism

ARTWORKS BY Peter Nagy

Peter Nagy

Four Cancer Logos, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,800

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What is East Village Art?

In 1981, Patti Astor opened the first art gallery in New York City's East Village, helping to launch the careers of various artists and musicians. The gallery started small but quickly gained popularity, contributing to the emergence of art movements such as Neo-Expressionism and Street Art in the area. The East Village became a hub for these new artistic expressions. However, the gallery closed in 1985 due to waning interest.

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