1954 – 1974
Birth in Manhattan, New York
Childhood in Astoria Queens, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
First drawings and paintings
High school graduation in 1972
Studies: liberal arts at Middlesex County Collage
1975
Journey to Europe
1976
„Gaststudium“ Prof. Banner, Masterclass für Graphik
Studies: „Meisterklasse für Malerei und Graphik – Prof. Carl Unger“, University of Applied Arts, Vienna Austria
Group show: „Phantastische Zeichnungen“, Galerie Klingersaal, Steiermark, Austria
1977
Studies: „Meisterklasse für Malerei – Prof. Wolfgang Hutter“, University of Applied Arts, Vienna Austria
1981
Graduation from the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Peter Maler and Wolfgang Tambour”, Galerie Wien, Vienna, Austria
1982
Group show: Galerie ROTHA (Taddäus Ropac), Tirol, Austria
Exhibition: Galerie Lucardus, Vienna, Austria
Magazine covers and illustrations. Portraits from Peter Maler include paintings of the Swedish industrialists Rubin, Hans and Gad Rausing.
1983
Exhibition: “Peter Maler”, Galerie Airrest, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Peter Maler”, Kunstraum 12er Haus, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Fantasie und Mensch”, Rathaus Krumpendorf, Kärnten, Austria
Happening: “Aktion Baumbegräbnis“, Donaukanal, Wien
Exhibition: “Farbe als Illusion”, Peter Maler and Mauricio Duprat, Galerie ROTHA (Taddäus Ropac),Tirol, Austria
Work as art teacher and lecturer.
1984
Exhibition: „Kunst und Technik“, Porsche, Vienna, Austria. Opening by former minister of commerce Dr. Norbert Steger
Group show: “Neue Mitglieder, neue Tendenzen”, Galerie in der Stubenbastei, Vienna, Austria
1985
Exhibition: Galerie am Modenapark, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Der Maler Peter Maler”, Bawag, Vienna, Austria. Purchase from the Bawag Foundation
1986
First exhibition of Ma(h)ler and his students “Die neuen Alten – altmeisterliche Malerei in der Gegenwart”, Kunstraum Vincent’s, Vienna. Opening by former president of Austria Dr. Kurt Waldheim. More group shows follow.
3-Sat report about Peter Maler and the „neuen Alten”
Presentation of the record “Angel at the gate” by Hannibal Means, cover by Peter Maler, opening by former ambassador of the United States Ronald Laude
1987
Group show at the United Nations, Maler’s cover purchased by Ronald Lauder, former ambassador of the United States
Group show in Urania, Vienna, Austria
Happening: “Der Pinselstrich der alten Meister”, Maler paints in the Galerie Vindobona, Bad Kissingen, Germany
Group show in St. Johanns Club, Vienna, Austria
1988
Group show – “Die neuen Alten”, Pressehaus, Vienna, Austria
1989
Group show – “Die neuen Alten”, Galerie im Graf Bobby Salon, Vienna, Austria
1990
Founding of the NGO „Künstler für Natur” (later called “Künstler Helfen”)
Happening: „Prozession auf der Kärntner Straße, Tag der Erde“, Vienna, Austria
1991
Exhibition „Objektorientierte Software und Kunst“, PSK-Datendienst, Vienna, Austria
First benefit auction “„Gemeinsam Regenwald erhalten“, Technisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Other auctions follow for different NGOs
Graphic design for different companies including Systematics, IBM and die Presse
1994
Second benefit auction for an NGO, Museum Moderne Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, Vienna, Austria
1995
Exhibition: „Von perfekter Maltechnik zur Explosion“, Amerlinghaus, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Peter Maler – neue Arbeiten“, Kramsacher Kunstforum, Tirol, Austria
Exhibition: „Wien – New York, Peter Ma(h)ler & Bärbl Kopr“, Galerie Seghaier, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition with Anna Frühwirth: Galerie Gumpendorf, Vienna, Austria
Presentation of „Maler‘s virtual Museum“, programmed by David White, Museum Moderne Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, Vienna, Austria
Panel discussion “Soziales Handeln in der Kunst”, Museum Moderne Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, Vienna, Austria
Group show “Junge Kunst aus Österreich”, Schloss Schlosshof, Marchfeld, Austria
First expressionistic paintings, objects with cement and epoxy
1996
Exhibition: “Phantastische Kunst und eine neue Archäologie”, Mödlinger Künstlerbund, Vienna, Austria
Group show: “Integrationsforum 1996”, Wiener Rathaus, Austria
Group show: “IBM in bunten Farben”, Ursinhaus Langenlois, Austria
Begin of new series named “Neuen Fantastischen Realismus“ by Prof. Walter Sand
1997
Exhibition: “Peter Ma(h)ler, Malerei und Objektkunst“, Städtische Galerie, Traun
Purchase from the Städtische Galerie
Presentation of the interactive CD-ROM „Peter Ma(h)ler, His Life, His Work“, programmed by Herwig Seitz, Palais Lobkowitz, Vienna, Austria
1998
Exhibition: „Zeitreise ins Jetzt“, Galerie Einmalig, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Von altmeisterlicher Technik zur abstrakten Explosion“, St. Peter an der Sperr, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Exhibition: „Citroen und die Kunst“, Vienna, Austria
1999
Exhibition: “Bilder & Objektkunst, Peter Ma(h)ler und Josef Walter“, Erste Bank, St. Pölten, Austria
Group show: “Sur de Vienne”, Haus Wickenstein, Vienna, Austria
2000
Exhibition: „Die Macht der Leidenschaft in der Malerei“, BUNDY BUNDY, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „New England Symphony“, Galerie Sur, Vienna, Austria
Group show: “Sur de Vienne”, National Gallery for Foreign Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria
Design and installation of the Gustav Mahler Saal, Haus der Musik, Vienna, Austria
Organisation of art auction for an NGO in the Museum of Applied Art, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Ausstellungsüberfall“, Galerie Kunst-Fehler, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Die zwei Mahler in Wien-Landstraße“, Bezirksmuseum 1030, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition at the presentation of Christina Werner’s book „Wien ist nicht Chicago“, Palmenhaus Gmünd, Austria. The book is built around Maler’s family history.
2001
Organisation of art auction for an NGO in the Secession, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Symbols of spirit, creation and growth“, Unilog Integrata, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition at Mark Janicello’s“ premiere “Charlie”, Kabarett Stadnikow, Vienna, Austria
2002
Artist in Residence, work in Malaga, Spain
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler und Nicola Filippelli“, Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Peter Ma(h)ler, new work“, Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Differenzierungen – Peter Ma(h)ler und Nicola Filippelli”, Galerie St. Art, Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: „Peter Mahler und Beate Taschner, two positions, two worlds, Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria
Happening: “30 Jahre Licht ins Dunkel”, Bank Austria Kunstforum, painting with invited guests
Organisation of art auction for an NGO in the Museum Moderne Kunst, Stiftung Ludwig Wien, Hofstallung, Vienna, Austria
2003
Group show: “Sur de Vienne”, Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Torremolinos, Spain
Exhibition: “New Work”, Galerie SUR, Vienna, Austria
Group show: “Weihnachtsausstellung”, Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria
Organisation of art auction for an NGO in the Museum Moderne Kunst, Stiftung Ludwig Wien, Hofstallung, Vienna, Austria
2004
Exhibition: „Symbols of creation and growth“, Palais Rottal Vienna, opening by former Volksanwalt Mag. Erwald Stadler
Exhibition: „Symbols of growth and creation“, Terra Hominibus, Vienna
2005
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler & Robert Gundolf. Malerei und keramisches Objekt“, Galerie SUR, Vienna
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler und Beate Taschner, two positions, two worlds“, Galerie Wien, Vienna
Group show: „art.ventkalender.20“, (galerie) Studio 38, Vienna
Group show: „Abgezogen – Zugereist“, (galerie) Studio 38, Vienna
2006
Group show: „1. Benifiz-Kunst-Auktion“, (galerie) Studio 38, Vienna
Start of the new series named “Pixelismus” by Prof. Walter Sand
2007
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler & Nino Holm“ cantina e l`arte, Vienna
2008
Exhibition at symposium „Kunst und Angst“, Festsaal LKH Klagenfurt, Austria
2009
Exhibition at symposium „Kunst und Gedächtnis, dem Menschen auf der Spur“, Festsaal LKH Klagenfurt, Austria
2010
Exhibition: „Ma(h)ler trifft Mahler“, Gustav Mahler’s composing hut, Klagenfurt, Kärnten
Group show: „Kunst schenken“, Künstlerhaus Klagenfurt, Austria
2011
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler – Pixelismus“, Künstlerhaus Klagenfurt, Kleine Galerie, Austria
Exhibition with Dorothea Annalli „Kunst und Träumen”, Festsaal LKH Klagenfurt, Austria
„Ich trage einen großen Namen“, Folge 437, SWR Südwestrundfunk, Deutschland
2012
Exhibition: „Peter Mahler – (fast) unbekannte Werke“, Cafe Fresco, Klagenfurt, Austria
2013
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler – Pixelismus“, Galerie Offenes Atelier D. U. Design, Villach, Austria
Exhibition at symposium „Kunst und Körper“, Festsaal Klinikum Klagenfurt, Austria
Group show: „Kunst Schenken“, Künstlerhaus Klagenfurt (Beteiligung)
2014
Exhibition at symposium „Kunst, Psychiatrie und Film“, Festsaal Klinikum Klagenfurt, Austria
Craft beer – development of different ales
2018
Exhibition: „Moderne Kunst trifft gelebte Tradition in Bad Aussee“, Hotel Erzherzog Johann, Steiermark, Austria
Group show: „Kunst Schenken“, Künstlerhaus Klagenfurt, Austria
2019
Exhibition with international artists: „Alles ist Reise“, Kunstraum der Ringstraßen Galerien, Vienna Austria
Exhibition with international artists: „Artefakt“, Kunstraum 1030 Wien, Vienna Austria
Exhibition: „Peter Ma(h)ler, art and craftbeer“, Kunstbahnhof Wörthersee, Velden Austria
2020-2022
Corona chaos – all exibitions and events are canceled
Health problems – corona, heart and Gallbladder. Operations include bypasses. Lots of time in the hospital and in rehab. And one day, drifting between life and death – there is this incredable spiritual experience that carries me on.
2023
Lecture about Gustav Mahler in Jerusalem with Rolf Holub
Lecture about Gustav Mahler with Rolf Holub in Carinthia, Austria
TV show – „Ich trage einen großen Namen“ , SWR Südwestrundfunk, Deutschland
Exhibition: opening of Kunstforum and Kunstkabinett Kärnten
Development of screenplay for „Die Entführung der Weisheit“ (The Abduction of Wisdom), premiere at the Kunstforum and Kunstkabinett Kärnten, Austria
Finnisage at Kunstforum includes a 2nd performance of „Die Entführung der Weisheit“ (The Abduction of Wisdom), Kunstforum and Kunstkabinett Kärnten, Austria
Lecture at the „Großer Gustav Mahler Abend und Konzert“ (Gustav Mahler evening and Concert), Kunstforum and Kunstkabinett Kärnten, Austria
Work with Kunstforum and Kunstkabinett Kärnten as artistic director
2024
Development of screenplay for „Die Prüfungen“ (The Exams), work with the Kunstforum on a premiere in Carinthia, Austria
Participation in the opening gala at the Stella Theatre with a first statement for peace, Vienna, Austria
Creation of the „Austrian Peace Flag“
Participation in John Herzog`s “Mama and Papa Europe” in Vienna, Austria
Exhibition: “Mahler malt Mahler”, Grand Hotel, Vienna, Austria