# Peter Anton

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{{Short description|American artist and sculptor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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thumb|250px|Peter Anton in his studio with completed sculptures
'''Peter Anton''' (born 1963 in [New Haven](/source/New_Haven), [Connecticut](/source/Connecticut)) is an American [artist](/source/artist) and [sculptor](/source/sculptor). Anton,"the world's sweetest sculptor,"<ref>{{cite web |last=Mingdao|first=Chen|date= |title=Haikou-Dessert-Art-Exhibition-Kanhai-Art-Museum-is-super-eye-catching|url=http://www.allnews.tw/news/78975|website=allnews.tw|location=Taiwan|access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref> is known for his sculptures around the theme of candy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/|title=CBS New York - Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY|website=www.cbsnews.com|accessdate=31 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.artnet.com/market/interview-with-peter-anton-311312|title=Interview with Peter Anton|date=June 30, 2015|website=artnet News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/peter-anton-smashed-gigantic-candy-sculptures/|title=Gigantic Smashed Candy Sculptures Will Give You a Sugar High|first=D. J.|last=Pangburn|date=April 28, 2017}}</ref>

==Exhibitions==
Peter Anton's sculptures have been featured in solo exhibitions in Europe, the United States, and in Asia, including the [Fairfield University Art Museum](/source/Fairfield_University_Art_Museum) in [Fairfield](/source/Fairfield%2C_Connecticut), [Connecticut](/source/Connecticut); the [Museum Jan](/source/Museum_Jan) in [Amstelveen](/source/Amstelveen), [the Netherlands](/source/the_Netherlands);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ifthenisnow.eu/nl/agenda/chocolade-kunstenaar-peter-anton-exposeert-in-museum-jan-van-der-togt|title='Chocolade kunstenaar' Peter Anton exposeert in Museum Jan van der Togt|website=if then is now|accessdate=31 March 2023}}</ref> and [Lyman Allyn Art Museum](/source/Lyman_Allyn_Art_Museum) in [New London](/source/New_London%2C_Connecticut), [Connecticut](/source/Connecticut);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/hyperrealistic-giant-sculptures-of-doughnuts-sweets-and-cakes-by-peter-anton-will-raise-a-smile/|title = Hyperrealistic giant sculptures of doughnuts, sweets and cakes by Peter Anton will raise a smile|date = 3 June 2020}}</ref> the Allan Stone Gallery,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/05/food-sculptures-by-peter-anton-at-the-allan-stone-gallery-food-art/ |title=Food Sculptures by Peter Anton at the Allan Stone Gallery [food art] - Eat Me Daily |website=www.eatmedaily.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523134515/http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/05/food-sculptures-by-peter-anton-at-the-allan-stone-gallery-food-art |archive-date=2009-05-23}}</ref> Hammer Galleries,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mullenbooks.com/pages/books/154282/hammer-galleries/peter-anton-how-sweet-it-is-the-art-of-candy-new-sculpture?soldItem=true|title = Peter Anton: How Sweet It Is! The Art of Candy -- New Sculpture by Hammer Galleries on Mullen Books}}</ref> and the Bruce R. Lewin Gallery,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/takeout-world-sci-fry-guy-sculpts-close-encounters-munchy-kind-article-1.802230|title = Takeout of This World Well Done! Sci-Fry Guy Sculpts Close Encounters of the Munchy Kind|website = [New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News)}}</ref> in [New York City](/source/New_York_City); Scott Richards Contemporary Art in [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wsimag.com/art/3868-peter-anton-random-acts-of-indulgence|title = Peter Anton. Random Acts of Indulgence|date = 17 June 2013}}</ref> Gallery Valentine in [East Hampton](/source/East_Hampton%2C_New_York),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/opening-reception-for-peter-antons-frost-bite-at-gallery-valentine/|title = Opening Reception for Peter Anton's "Frost Bite" at Gallery Valentine|date = 31 July 2015}}</ref> [New York](/source/New_York_(state)); Bonner David Galleries in [Scottsdale](/source/Scottsdale%2C_Arizona); Urban Art in [Seoul](/source/Seoul), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea);<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20091010000009|title = &#91;EVENTS CALENDER&#93;|date = 30 March 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.cnbnews.com/m/m_article.html?no=84932|title = 어반아트, Peter Anton展-'달콤한 유혹'}}</ref> Guy Pieters Gallery in [Knokke-Heist](/source/Knokke-Heist), [Belgium](/source/Belgium);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/133671592@N02/20331540568/|title = 01 Guy Pieters Gallery Peter Anton 9|date = 7 August 2015}}</ref> Gallery Delaive in [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.artnet.com/galleries/gallery-delaive/peter-anton-life-is-like-a|title=Peter Anton: Life is like a great big box of chocolates on artnet}}</ref> Galerie von Braunbehrens in [Stuttgart](/source/Stuttgart), [Germany](/source/Germany);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.galerie-braunbehrens.de/event/inside-outside-peter-anton-jens-lorenzen/|title = Inside/Outside – Peter Anton/ Jens Lorenzen &#124; Galerie von Braunbehrens|date = October 2019}}</ref> Davis Klemm Gallery in [Wiesbaden](/source/Wiesbaden), [Germany](/source/Germany);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.davisklemmgallery.de/en/exhibitions/peter_anton_2019/works|title = Peter Anton - Peter Anton: Juicy Fruits (Ausstellung) &#124; DavisKlemmGallery GMBH & Co. KG}}</ref> and Rarity Gallery in [Mykonos](/source/Mykonos), [Greece](/source/Greece).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mancode.gr/entertainment/o-candy-warhol-tis-sygchronis-technis/|title = Ο "Candy Warhol" της σύγχρονης τέχνης|date = 27 February 2017}}</ref>

Peter Anton's solo exhibition titled "Sweet Dreams" opened at the [Lyman Allyn Art Museum](/source/Lyman_Allyn_Art_Museum) on July 18, 2020, and ran through October 18th, 2020. The exhibition included some of Anton's signature sculptures including large boxed chocolates, donuts, ice cream cones and sundaes, and giant cakes on pedestals. The museum broke their own in-person attendance records with this exhibition.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Community-News-Nonprofit-teams-up-with-March-of-15540378.php|title = Community News: Nonprofit teams up with March of Dimes; grants awarded; and more|date = 4 September 2020|access-date = 6 September 2020|archive-date = 28 July 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210728034559/https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Community-News-Nonprofit-teams-up-with-March-of-15540378.php|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theday.com/local-news/20201004/theaters-and-arenas-went-dark/|title=Theaters and arenas went dark|first1=Kristina|last1=Dorsey|first2=Rick|last2=Koster|website=www.theday.com|accessdate=31 March 2023}}</ref>

==Special project==
thumb|Peter Anton's ''Sugar & Gomorrah'' ride-installation during Art Basel Miami in December 2012
On exhibit during [Art Basel Miami](/source/Art_Basel_Miami) in December 2012, Peter Anton's ''Sugar & Gomorrah'' was the world's first art installation where the viewer rode through an exhibition aboard an [amusement ride](/source/amusement_ride). ''Sugar & Gomorrah'' was an actual [roller coaster](/source/roller_coaster) reworked into an art experience showcasing the juxtaposition between a sense of doom and the magical world of giant sweets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/11/28/peter-antons-sugar--gomor_n_2205236.html|title=PHOTOS: A Willy Wonka Ride -- for Adults|date=3 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/theater-and-arts/sf-art-basel-2018-early-buzz-miami-wynwood-20181029-story.html|title=Art Basel 2018: The early buzz on December's hottest events|first=Phillip|last=Valys|website=sun-sentinel.com |date=30 October 2018 }}</ref> The attendees darted through a snaking tunnel up and down hills rapidly twisting and turning all while viewing a modern interpretation of the destruction of a [Sodom and Gomorrah](/source/Sodom_and_Gomorrah)-like world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellerahm/2014/10/13/if-you-love-warhol-koons-and-hirst-but-cant-spend-millions-try-these-emerging-artists-for-less/|title=If You Love Warhol, Koons And Hirst But Can't Spend Millions, Try These Emerging Artists For Less|first=Danielle|last=Rahm|website=Forbes}}</ref>

==Collections==
His work is in the permanent collection of museums including the [Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art](/source/Kemper_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art) in [Kansas City](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), [Missouri](/source/Missouri);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kemperart.org/collection/paramount-selection|title=Paramount Selection &#124; Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art|website=www.kemperart.org|date=12 March 2015}}</ref> the Copelouzos Art Museum in [Athens](/source/Athens), [Greece](/source/Greece); the Lisser Art Museum in [Lisse](/source/Lisse), [the Netherlands](/source/the_Netherlands); the [Arkansas Arts Center](/source/Arkansas_Arts_Center) in [Little Rock](/source/Little_Rock); the Tennessee State Museum in [Nashville](/source/Nashville) and the [Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum](/source/Aldrich_Contemporary_Art_Museum) in [Ridgefield](/source/Ridgefield%2C_Connecticut), [Connecticut](/source/Connecticut).

==Notes==
# Dr. Berthold Naumann. "Peter Anton Danger and Delight". Stuttgart, Germany: Galerie von Braunbehrens, 2023. {{ISBN|978-3-948161-20-0}}.
# Linda Traut. "Peter Anton Skulptur". Wiesbaden, Germany: DavisKlemmGallery GmbH & Co. KG, 2021. {{ISBN|978-3-9822916-0-4}}.
# Yann Walcker. "Abc d'art". Toulouse, France: Éditions Milan, 2018. {{ISBN|978-2745996114}}.
# Herwig Guratzsch. "Lieblingsbilder aus der Sammlung Grosshaus". Cologne, Germany: Walther Konig, 2013. {{ISBN|978-3-86335-345-2}}.
# Walther Konig. "Luscious Assortment: Kostliche Mischung aus der Sammlung Grosshaus". Schleswig, Germany: Schloss Gottorf, 2013. {{ISBN|3863352718}}, {{ISBN|978-3863352714}}.
# Dr. Barbara Willert. "Kunst mit Schokolade/Art with Chocolate". Heidelberg, Germany: Verlag Das Wunderhorn, 2012. {{ISBN|978-3-88423-408-2}}.
# Bartholomew F. Bland. ''I Want Candy: The Sweet Stuff in American Art''. New York: Hudson River Museum, 2007. {{ISBN|978-0-943651-34-7}}.
# Sarah Tanguy. ''Sweet Tooth''. New York: Distributed Art Publishers, 2002. {{ISBN|0-9712643-1-7}}.
# Dr. Stefanie Dathe. ''In Aller Munde''. Burgrieden, Germany: Museum Villa Rot, 2010. {{ISBN|978-3-933614-58-2}}.
# Reinhard Spieler. "I Love Aldi". Ludwigshafen, Germany: Wilhelm Hack Museum, 2011. {{ISBN|978-3-86335-095-6}}.
# Caroll Michels. "How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul". New York: Allworth Press, 2018. {{ISBN|978-1621536130}}.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}

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