May 14, 2010 (MMD Newswire) -Steve Kaufman aka SAK: December 29, 1960 - February 12, 2010
On February 12th, 2010, the world lost one of its 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. 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
On Saturday, May 29, 2010 through Sunday, June 27, 2010, Centaur Art Galleries will celebrate his life and his work with the largest collection of iconic "pop" art anywhere in the world.
"This year would have marked our tenth anniversary exhibition for the legendary, gifted, and most generous artist we have ever represented - Steve Kaufman, the "King of Pop". Steve will be sorely missed, but will live on forever through all of the spectacular works of art he created during his lifetime." - Centaur Art Galleries
Centaur Art Galleries
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 1040
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-0728
702 737 1234
"The Show Will Go On! Peace & Respect SAK"
Kaufman painted such timeless pieces such as: Coca Cola, Marilyn Monroe, Mozart, Beethoven, James Dean, Frank Sinatra, 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. Kaufman began and operated the "Give Kids a Break Fund," a successful charity which helped inner city kids from troubled homes or straight from jail. Kaufmen gave these kids a job and his trust, when no one else would, allowing them opportunities that they would have never had. 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 are exhibited in 9 museums including the Zeughaus Museum in Germany, 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 2 presidential libraries.
Centaur Art Galleries
Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 1040
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-0728
702 737 1234
Mr. Richard Perry
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