Fan

"It his is elder abuse restore his rights to Peter max and his family."

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"Peter was a free man with a soul who sang freedom. Please don’t cut him off from all that he stood for."

"Free Peter Max, everyone should be allowed to spend their last days with family by their side."

"This makes my heart hurt."

Gallery Director, Author, and Yoga Friend of 20+ years
"Peter Max is an American Icon. That such an international symbol and diplomatic representative should be subjected to such unregulated abuse is detestable."

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"I met Peter Max when I was a teenager the mid 1980’s."

"An admirer/owner of Peter’s work. Free Peter now so that his life can be lived the manner in which he deserves; with dignity, loved and free."

Fan for over 50 years, Admirer, Cancer Survivor
"Peters work always brings me joy. I'm honored to have met him and honored to own a piece of his art. No one should have their dignity taken from them. Ever."

Fan

"FREE THIS GIFTED ARTIST"

"I am an advocate for senior and veteran rights. I have been a long time collector of Peter Max’ Artwork. And lastly, I’m a Christian who believes in fair and humane treatment."

"This needs to be carefully evaluated and Peter’s wishes respected."

"Love him, want him happy and taken care of."

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"Compassion for an inspirational genius."

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Art Gallery Owner
"Peter Max’s art has been influential in my life and business. He deserves peace and dignity at the end of his life."

Artist
"My father suffered from dementia and died alone of COVID-19. We included Peter Max artwork in my fathers memorial. Hearing that this is happening to this man is heartbreaking. No person should be treated like that. My heart is with his children. This type of grief is life changing."

"Knew Peter many years ago when my husband worked for Peter."

Fan

Fan

Fan

Fan

"Grew up with Peter Max in my home, love the artwork."

Friend

Fan

"Support those effected by Alzheimer’s."

Visual Artist
"I support the family and close friends of Peter Max in demanding his immediate release from guardianship. The treatment he has received over this extended period appears to be cruel, unjust and certainly, inhumane."

"This has to be against the law, this is a crime."

Fan

Chef

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"It is an atrocious denial of Peter Max' liberty, and right to be treated with love and care. The group responsible is only interested in filling their pockets; a similar situation to that of Stan Lee, the brilliant writer/producer. Mr. Max should be released from the deplorable conditions he in which he is living."

"To express my love of his art and my gratitude for the joy he has brought into the our world."

"Stop this exploitation."

Reverend
"One should not be involuntarily cut off from loved ones."

Fan

"Peter is a super kind man who is being kept from the one thing that means the most to him. People that he loves, and people who love him."

"He should be with his family."

Loyal Supporter

"In support of Peter Max’s family"

Fan

"Because no one deserves to be locked away from the world. Look at another high profile case of a guardian abusing his powers!"

"I want to support the freedom of a man that put so much expression and happiness into his artwork. He should not have his own happiness stripped away in his golden years."

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Graphic Artist

Chief Financial Officer
"This sounds just like that Netflix show; I Care A Lot . This is just terrible."

"Let the man be with his family!"

"This is an injustice and so very wrong and cruel."

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"I sign, as an artist, in solidarity with the rights and freedoms that should be accorded to ALL human beings. The greed and gravitas of this situation is incomprehensible!"

Fan

Author

"No human being deserves this level of ill-treatment its immoral and wrong. He deserves the best care from his loved ones and family not from the state."

"I love Peter Max and this is not how he should be treated."

"Free Peter Max!!"

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Art Appraiser

"He needs people fighting for him like he has fought and given much of his time and money to protect his beliefs."

"This is a disgusting abuse of power and an inhumane way to treat another human being."

Fan

"Former Executive Assistant to Adam Max and assisted Peter Max for 2 years. Sending many prayers."

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Artist
"This is inhumane and cruel. He’s a gem to humanity and should be treated as such."

"I believe Peter Max’s liberties are being impinged upon."

"I went through the same thing with my mother and I love his work."

"This sort of enforced isolation is cruel and unnecessary. Please free Peter Max."

"It’s completely unconscionable that a grown man who is ailing and who had a health care proxy be deprived in his final years the comfort and companionship of his children and pets."

"I have loved Peter Max ever since I saw a feature of his work in Life Magazine September 1969. It had so much joy and colour yet commemorating social history. It changed my life and inspired my own artistic endeavours. In a magazine article of my work the next year, the headline read that I wanted to be Peter Max. I am horrified and appalled that this beautiful soul has been so cruelly imprisoned and abused by his keeper. Free Peter Max to spend the rest of his days with his family."

"No one should be controlled.."

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"Nobody should be held hostage, in isolation from their trusted friends and family. #freepetermax"

Caregiver and Peter Max Collector

"Attorney who has seen similar circumstances and lover of Peter Max art."

"Peter Max and his family deserve to live their life freely and enjoy their final years together."

"I met him and he should be allowed to see his family"

"Forever fan. This is heartbreaking! Please #freepetermax."

"This situation is wrong and must be remedied."

"Reunite Peter with his loved ones."

"What is being done is criminal. Return Peter to the care of his children."

"I believe Peter should be free from his captors and with his family."

Fan

"Free Peter! Let his family take over for his remaining earth years. He needs his family to be at peace."

"As a lifelong admirer of Peter Max, it is my hope that he will be freed and allowed to spend his remaining time surrounded by peace and love, which he was always and advocate for."

Geriatric Pharmacist

Artist, Fan

"WTF? How can this even exist in our country?"

Animal Rights Activist; Piper for Animals
"Absolutely heartbreaking! #FreePeterMax before he loses all chance to be with all he loves."

Fan

"Terrible situation."

Fan

"Love and concern for Peter Max and his family."

Friend

"As a Peter Max fan and the daughter of a late Alzheimer’s patient, I believe we must all be Peters voice in this matter."

Super Fan

Fan

"No one should be held against their will and under these circumstances. Especially an amazing artist/human like him."

"I am an RN working with veterans with dementia and keeping people from their family is against everything we know to be right. This hurts my heart."

"Give this creative soul his family"

Artist

Fan

Fan

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Fan and Artist
"Peter should be with his family. He has given the world so much. Please give him some dignity and compassion."

"This shouldn’t happen to anyone!"

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Fan

"Have loved Peter Max’s work since the ‘60’s! Have met him on a few occasions when attending showings of his work, have made some purchases! Of what is being done to Peter besides so sad is just so criminal."

"This situation is appalling. Mr Max deserves to have his family around him, caring for his needs !"

Architect
"Family should be the ones to care for him."

"Would you want your loved one treated this way?"

Peter Max Collector

"The assault on our elders must stop TODAY!"

"If there are children or other living relatives who express the desire to care for their family, why are they being forbidden a part in his care despite his own wishes? He is not a destitute man with no one to look after his physical needs. What he is now is a man with no one looking after his emotional needs and neglecting his own wishes."

"Peter Max needs to be released into the care of his loved ones who will fight for his rights and allow him to live out the rest of his life in peace."

"I own several of his art works and love the good Peter Max has done in this world."

"Free Peter Max!"

"How can the judge let this continue? He needs all those that love him the most right now. Prayers for you Peter."

Fan

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"No person should be basically in-prisoned. Yes Mr. Max may need caring but this is the extreme and his family should have a say in his care."

Artist
"No person should be denied their family and friends. This should be investigated and the welfare of Mr. Max should be a first priority."

Fan

Peter Max Collector via Wentworth Gallery, Bethesda Maryland

"Peter deserves his freedom!"

Fan

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"Unaccepable! I am a life-long lover of his art."

Retired Paralegal
"Advocate for justice and personal freedom

"We should all be allowed to live freely and peacefully."

"Peter is being wrongly treated !!!!"

"Please help this man!!! This is a crime."

"One of my idols growing up as a artists no one should ever have too have there freedom taken from them let him be free."

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Fan and Collector of Peter Max ❤️

"We must stop the abuse of the elderly and the infirm!"

"We enjoy the beautiful artwork painted by Peter which have purchased over the years. It a disgrace that a lovely man like Peter finds himself in the terrible situation."

Fan

"I met him at Laguna Beach about 15 years ago at one of his shows. He actually did a sketch of me on the back of painting I purchased. I love this man, I love his work work He’s one of the reasons I’m an exhibiting artist today."

Fan

"Peter Max should be as free as his art is beautiful."

"Support for the Max family."

Friend & Former Art Dealer
"Peter is an amazing human filled with love and imagination who deserves to happily live free in the world he created. Allowing this to continue is just pure evil. Free Peter now!!!"

"Let Peter enjoy the last years of his life...on his terms!"

"Free Peter Max to enjoy his life as he chooses with whom he chooses. Allow the man his dignity, his family and friends, his art and his comfort. Deny no one any rights you would claim for yourself."

Fan

Lifelong Fan

Psychologist
"Unconscionable abuse on all fronts."

"His artwork has brought so much joy to my life, but no one should suffer such ills at the hands of the unscrupulous."

"Peter deserves freedom."

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"This is cruel treatment that no one deserves."

"Everyone deserves freedom and Proper care. Disgusting to here people whose focus should be care and providing a comfortable life for Peter has resulted in financial and bodily abuse!! The court needs to stop this abuse immediately."

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"Some of my family experienced the same thing. Very sad."

Photographer

"This is insanity. Free Peter."

"I love his work and have several paintings. I hope from Japan that he will be released and regain his happy life and we will see his new work again."

"Peter Max's work has been highly influential to me and many around the world. He needs the support now more than ever."

"I have loved Peter’s work all my life. He and truly anyone in this position deserves better."

Advocate for Seniors

Fan

Fan

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"This should never be allowed to happen to anyone ever."

Analyst in the Music Business, Longtime Fan of Peter Max
"I am shocked to hear about the treatment of Peter Max by the state. He has influenced so many people through his artwork, myself included. He deserves the fundamental right of freedom!"

"Love Peter."

Animal Welfare Professional/Spokesperson

"Custody should belong to the family and all rights of any work should belong to the family, not to some random strangers trying to make millions off a world renowned artist, who also might be paying someone off to this going."

Fan

"To support the best intentions for this poor man."

"Justice for Peter he deserves better!"

"Love his artwork, and owner of many of them"

"To join the call for an end to the abuse of Peter Max"

"Anything to help this old friend!!"

"Met him 3x, signed a napkin for my Birthday. ♡"

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"Life should be lived freely."

"This is inhuman!!!!"

"This is elder abuse!!! It must be stopped! I care a lot!"

"No one should be going through this!"

"End conservative abuse. Peter belongs with his loving family."

"Peter Max was more than just an inspiration but a friend."

"Free Peter Max. I went to a Peter Max art shows years ago in Baltimore."

"A long time fan of his art, something like this should never happen."

Fan

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"Unjust treatment of a person."

Art Teacher and Fan

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"Greed is killing this amazing artist."

Art Collector

"This is imprisonment!"

Artist
"So that Peter Max can live his life the way he chooses to without being regulated by strangers."

"To allow Peter to be around family when he needs them most."

"Let his family and friends care for him."

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"Elder abuse is a crime! Let this beautiful man be with his family and friends."

"Please cease and desist this predatory guardianship. Allow the family to care for Peter Max! His current situation and treatment is appalling and inhumane! I am devastated."

"Care should be provided by those that love and can support. Not by those full of greed who take away human rights."

Fan

"It's inhumane."

"This is an atrocity & needs to be remedied YESTERDAY!"

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Friend and Business Associate since 1975, CEO

"It’s not right at all what they are doing to him and have done. Those who have put him in this situation should be put in jail!"

Fan

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"This isn't fair to anyone."

"Met him once at a show in the Westchester Mall. He was sweet and humble. He even signed a NYPD PBA card for me."

"He deserves better. A wonderful artist and a very kind man."

Fan

Fan

Artist

"Long time supporter. Please restore dignity & rights to Peter and his family, respect his wishes."

"This is a disgrace and an outrage! Someone please help this man and his family!"

Fan

"Free Peter Max from forced isolation and guardianship."

Fan

Fan

Fan

"Please let him be with his family and friends. End this unjust conservatorship."

"Peter deserves respect, care, and the surrounding love of those who know him."

"This treatment is inhumane and must not be tolerated. A full investigation and prosecution into the guardian must be launched."

"Have followed his story for decades and saddened when I started hearing how he was being treated."

"Peter deserves to be free."

"I met Peter Max and he was the nicest person. He signed some posters for my Graphic Arts class to my students. He deserves to be treated fairly and live out his days in good standing since he has brought so much joy in his art and loving personality."

"Its WRONG to treat Peter this way. Its killing him instead of helping. Such a gifted and nice man. People like him are rare..."

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"No one should live this way."

"Freedom for Peter Max."

Telecommunications Engineer, Lifelong Fan, and Collector of Peter Max Artwork

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"No one influenced me more in my career than Peter Max. I owe him so much. The world owes him so much."

Supporter

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Peter Max Fan and Collector

Fan

"Peter Max's art lover concerned by unfair system."

"Because the government was founded on these words: Of the People, By the People, and For the People. I am an artist as well and I am signing in solidarity. Free Peter Max!"

"The kind words he said to me and my wife and our new born at a dinner in 2015 at Ritz Carlton Boston."

Fan

"Admirer of Peter Max & his art. He deserves to be surrounded by love and comfort."

"Needs his family, not strangers stealing his money!!!!"

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Musician
"I have met Peter many years ago. He is an amazing artist and a sweet gentle man."

"Give Peter his life back!"

"Everyone NEEDS their Family & Friends in their life in some capacity...even in supervised visitations. This is USA where everyone has a right to be free & live how they want. Let the man see his Family & Friends & allow them to participate in his health & wellbeing NOW."

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Executive Director, ECNV & Artist

Artist

"To end this family’s nightmare."

"This man needs his life preserved by family & or caretaker. This is despicable."

"Always loved Peter Max talent artwork wanted to meet him several times."

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"Fan since the 1970s. No one deserves this treatment!"

Nature/Wildlife Photographer & Peter Max Fan

"Having met Mr. Max multiple times and being an avid collector of his work, as well as someone who works in the court system, the system is failing Peter and his family and friends."

Registered Nurse and Bereavement Advocate

"Free Peter Max, this national treasure should be with his family and friends."

Fan

"Peter Max is a national treasure this is an outrage! Free Peter Max!"

Former Gallery Director

"Lover of his art, appalled at his treatment."

"No one should have to endure this."

"Peter should be under the care of people that want what's best for him."

"Taking away his freedom and right to be with his family at such a difficult time. Nobody should have to face this alone. New York State has taken freedom and dignity from so many under the guise of 'protecting' the people."

"I have always loved his work. He is a prisoner and should be free to be with his family in his last days. Please free this man and give him back his dignity and his life. This is wrong on so many levels. Make it stop."

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"Peter was the first artist I admired since the 70’s."

Concert Producer and Friend
"He has the right to be with his family and friends."

"Everyone has the right to remain free."

"Love his art."

Fan and Collector

"Same reason as #FreeBritney, let these people live their lives."

"Clear mistreatment and manipulation of the estate of Peter Max."

Fan

Teacher
"Met Peter Max some years ago. He is a sweet man and I’m a huge admirer of his works. No one should be treated like this."

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"I met Peter following 9/11 and have an original work of his (Flag w/Heart). I am saddened by what this kind man is going through."

"Allow Peter Max to be with his family and friends."

"How can this theft and imprisonment be legal? No one deserves this. What is the matter with this country?"

Friend

"Peter was my drive to get through high school and pursue art in college."

Lifelong Fan

Fan

Peter Max Fan and Collector

Fan

Art Teacher

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"Concerned citizen who met Peter Max in March 2018. I have 2 paintings."

"Judicial system has failed to protect Peter Max."

Fan

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Senior Lifestyle Specialist

"The system is corrupt. Give the man to his family, the folks who actually care. Anyone involved in making this happen should be locked up."

"I acknowledge Peter Max as a remarkable and loving artist and demand that he is freed from this illegal guardianship!"

Art Lover & Peter Max Fan

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"Deep concern about the circumstances described for a vulnerable man."

Fan

"As we’ve learned from the Britney Spears case, guardianships are inhumane and not in the best interest of the person. Peter needs to be with his family to let them decide upon the health care that he receives. Not in some strangers hands or the hands of the court."

"Peter Max deserves to have his wishes followed and to have his loved ones around him at all times."

"Peter needs to be freed to the arms of his loved ones, period! It is shocking that this can be allowed in our country. Release Peter and prosecute his current guardian to the full extent of the law."

"Peter Max should be with his family, this is absolutely awful how he’s being treated."

Fan

"Lover of his work."

Fan

Fan

Fan

Fan

"Bring awareness to this system abuse. There’s no reason someone should be restrained on being themselves. This is an attack on human rights."

"This man loves this country has been a national treasure we need to stand for him now."

"Peter Max is being held prisoner, yet committed no crimes!!! FREE PETER MAX!!!"

"Justice and dignity for the wonderful artist Peter Max."

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Supporter

Lifelong Fan

Lifelong Fan

"I am appalled to hear that Peter’s life is being controlled by non-family members. This needs to be changed."

"Let Peter be loved and cared for as he deserves....free and peacefully loved."

"Supporting his brilliant career and rights to family love!"

"Because he is my favorite artist and should be respected."

"Everyone needs their families."

"How cruel is it that someone who our so much love, and color, and light into this world be forced to drift away in darkness and despair?"

Fan

"Give Peter Max his freedom back."

Fan

"Love Peter Max's work and to deprive a person from their loved ones is an evil thing to do."

Fan

"No one should have to be forcefully kept away from their family and their wishes ignored."

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Fan

"To help Peter live a better life in his final days."

Art Collector and Ally Against Exploitative Guardianships

"Peter used to come into a restaurant I worked at in NYC. He is a kind and generous man."

"He should be with his family!!!!"

"Peter Max is amazing let him live life on his own terms."

"Love Peter Max"

"After bringing so much joy and love to the world around him, Peter deserves to live out his life in peace, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. It is past time to change the horrific law that has kept our elderly and vulnerable isolated and abused."

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"This is cruel and inhumane treatment. He should have the freedom to be cared by loved ones. This is horrifying abuse."

"Just plain wrong."

"I want to stop this injustice! Give him back his rights!"

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Longtime Fan and Collector

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LCSW, DCSW
"Violation of fundamental patients' rights in the provision of healthcare."

Fan

"He needs ro be in the care of his family."

Fan

Professor, Anthropology

"For the love of the artist and his art."

"Unfair treatment! Admirer of and inspired by Peter Max."

"I know how little it takes to have a court of law to take control of a person’s life and am horrified to hear of this man’s situation. Whoever set up a guardianship with such stipulations, clearly was not out for HIS best interests."

"Love the beauty, patriotism and creativity of Peter's artwork."

Fan

"He was a big inspiration to me and my older sisters during the 70s he deserves his family to be taking care of him."

"Friend and mentor to me and my love for his craft."

Fan

"Love Peter’s spirit and his work."

"Travesty."

"I've admired Peter and his work since the 60s. He is an inspiration. His treatment described above is shameful."

Fan

"The family should be in charge."

Fan

"Peter Max does not deserve this! He's a lovely man who's been through enough."

Fan

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"Peter Max is an inspiration and deserves freedom."

"Peter Max deserves to be able to spend his final years any way he chooses. Loved ones deserve to be together in their final chapter.This is an just an abuse of power. FREE PETER MAX!"

Human Rights Advocate
"From the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (excerpts): “Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 5: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 6: Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. Article 12: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.” Freedom, dignity, security and the the pursuit of happiness and joy is a fundamental human right. Together we can expose the injustice and wrongdoing in guardianships, develop the reform, and protect the vulnerable and their families from exploitation."

"This is shameful! To those in charge...is this how you would like your mother and father treated?"

"No one deserves to be treated this way. It's cruel, inhumane, and a severe violation of Constitutional and human rights."

Fan

"Appalled by the system #freepetermax."

Friend

Friend of 20 years

"This is wrong!"

"Lover, owner and apreciator of his work and life story."

"He should be free not imprisoned. He should be able to spend his last moments of life with those he loves."

"Deep admiration for him and the right to a free life."

Fan

Owner of Peter Max Art

Fan

"I was Peter and his son Max's karate teacher in 1997. We were so close that Peter created a Universal Harmony Day Poster for my Universal Day event I produced. This event was to raise awareness against child abuse. I will stand for Peter as he did then with the power of his artwork."

"America’s 'painter laureate' deserves his freedom and dignity!!! Free Peter Max!!!"

Former Employee of Peter Max

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"We need to speak for those who cannot!"

Fine Artist
"Peter deserves better!"

Lifelong Fan

"He is an American icon and to be treated like this is disgraceful!"

"People should be able to choose family that wants to care for them over strangers and Isolation."

Fan

Business Owner and Peter Max Collector

"Atrocious neglect of Peter Max is inhumane and cruel. Free this man's body and mind. It is unhealthy to be in isolation. Be kind to him."

MA, ❤️

"To put it simply - what’s happening is wrong. It’s inhumane. No one should be treated this way. He deserves better."

Collector

Philanthropist, CEO, Friend, and Collector

Fan

"If this letter speaks the truth, signing is the only right thing to do."

"Please right this wrong!"

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Yogini

Fan

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"I am a lover of this man's work for years. He deserves better."

"He needs his family."

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"Dignity and Rights for Peter Max’ and his Family."

"Peter is a loving family member of mine!"

"Restore Peter's dignity and return him to his family; he is an icon."

"I love Peter Max. I own his beautiful artwork."

Artist
Peter's art is an inspiration to me. Especially the Angel series that, to me, represents the spirit of lost loved ones (my son Lucas).

Fan

Reverend
"His immediate family should be in charge."

Art Educator

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Artist, Musician, Video/Audio Editor & Producer
"To the public officials who will be reading this petition; please don't allow this injustice to continue."

"Lifelong lover of Peter's work. Sad to see him taken advantage of and treated so poorly in late years"

Fan

"This is a horrific use of power. Set Peter free to live out his days with his loved ones, not controlled by a money hungry monster."

"No one should be treated like this."

"My husband Louis Hernandez was an employee and friend of Peter we cared a lot for him and have signed painting etc . Please don’t do this to Peter he needs his child."

Fan

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