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

1995
The artist, Leroy Neiman with Mort Künstler at the preview opening of “Jackson and Lee, Legends in Gray” held at the Hammer Galleries in New York City on October 16, 1995. The event also celebrated the release of the book of the same name with the paintings of Mort Künstler and text by famed historian James I. Robertson, Jr.
During the months of July through October, 2000, The Museum of the Confederacy was pleased to host The Confederate Spirit: Valor, Sacrifice, and Honor, an exhibit featuring 24 original paintings by Mort Künstler. This was the first major contemporary art exhibit in the Museum’s 105 year history. Blended with The Museum of the Confederacy’s unparalleled collection of artifacts, the exhibit allowed the perfect opportunity to offer the public another interpretation of our nation's shared history. The Museum is grateful to Mort Künstler for his willingness to share his work with our thousands of visitors.
Robin E. Reed Executive Director, Museum of the Confederacy