Morton Künstler 1927 - 2025
Our 97-year-old artist, father, friend, and colleague passed away on February 2, 2025. He had a prolific life and career, yet happily said many times “I never worked a day in my life!” He is missed by all who were lucky to have known him and his paintings.
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of condolence messages and notes. Thank you.
Our store is OPEN
Our inventory is full of prints and books
that were previously signed by Mort.
Signed giclées are more limited; please contact us at info@mortkunstler.com if you are
looking for a specific giclée title and do not see it available on our website.
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History in Photos
1986
New York Governor Mario Cuomo made a speech in New York City at ceremonies dedicating the reopening of the Statue of Liberty at which the Mort Künstler trilogy on immigration - First View of the Lady, Main Hall - Ellis Island and Freedom - was featured. Attending the Awards Dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria on October 27, 1986 were such luminaries as Bob Hope, Vic Damone, Lee Iacocca, Diahann Carrol, Alan Shepard, John Denver, Cardinal John O’Connor and Barbara Walters!
Whatever labels are assigned to Mort Künstler and his art, it is certain that his paintings will continue to be recognized for their strong and effective compositions, for the accuracy of their historical documentation, and for the dramatic way they record the American Spirit.
M. Stephen Doherty
Editor-in-Chief, American Artist Magazine