Four Cancer Logos, 1988

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. 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. 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.