NCL has commissioned New York based artist Peter Max to paint their next cruise ship.
It's the first time the line has asked a popular artist to paint the hull artwork on one of its ships, and it’ll be Peter Max’s first effort at painting a ship.
Although the New York artist is no stranger to painting large objects, his achievements include a Boeing 777 jumbo jet as well as a 600ft stage for Woodstock. He's also well-known for his paintings of various heads of states, including six American presidents and his artwork is on exhibition in hundreds of galleries and museums worldwide.
Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer had the following to say “Since Norwegian Breakaway will be making her home in New York, we felt it was fitting to ask the artist best associated with New York, Mr. Peter Max, to paint the ship’s hull. I am a huge fan of his work and know that the art he creates for Norwegian Breakaway will make the ship instantly recognizable.”
Peter Max is simply thrilled at the opportunity “I’ve painted a plane and a stage for Woodstock, but never a ship. I love ships and have travelled on them many times in my life. To see my artwork floating on Norwegian Breakaway out at sea will be a dream come true.”
The Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled for delivery in April 2013. She will weigh in at an impressive 144,017 gross tons and has been reported to have berths for 4,000 passengers. Breakaway’s sister ship Norwegian Getaway is scheduled for a April 2014 delivery.
Its so nice to be able to incorporate someones fantastic talent!
Posted by: NCL Cruises | 10/13/2011 at 12:49 PM