Walter Maurer (artist)

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Walter Maurer
File:Autogrammkarte Walter Maurer Motorsport.jpg
Autographed card of Walter Maurer from 1981
Born 20 March 1942 (1942-03-20)
Dachau, Bavaria, Germany
Nationality German
Education Carl Goessl Private College of Arts Munich (Graph.-Des.), Chamber of Crafts Munich (Master)
Known for Painting, designing, modern art
Notable work Für den Frieden. (For Peace.), Come Together
Movement Cubism, expressionism
Awards Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr[1]

Walter Maurer (Walter Helmut Maurer) (March 20, 1942 in Dachau, Bavaria, Germany) is a German designer and university lecturer, who is an important representative of modern cubism and expressionism in Germany.

In his artworks, he often explains ethic issues against racism and extremism. He was also an artistic partner of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Frank Stella.[2][3][4][5]

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  4. "Grcic collaborated with famed painter Walter Maurer, who assisted Andy Warhol and Frank Stella on their art cars produced for BMW in the 1970′s. Maurer created all of the graphics for the tables with individual coats of lacquer sprayed by hand." http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/automotive-manufacturing-and-racing-inspire-furniture.html
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