“Here's some gorgeous asteroid art created for the (NASA Psyche) mission by Max Couper.”
Prof Dr Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Principle Investigator NASA Psyche mission, School of Earth & Space Exploration Professor, Arizona State University, USA. Tweet & post of Couper’s Interstellar Asteroid image 16 February 2021.
“In these (1980 and 1996/7) co-operations with Couper I have experienced him as a partner with an open view, the ability of precise calculations and schedules, and a never ending presence in all matters. I see him as an important artist in the field of public artworks, and I think he has proved this in a number of highly qualified national and international projects.”
Prof Dr Ulrich Krempel, 20 January 2017. Director of the Sprengel Museum Hannover 1993 - 2014. 1980 curator at the Städtische Kunsthalle Düsseldorf.
“Following the express wish of Tate Britain and the Chelsea Society, that the Couper Art Collection be preserved – we ask that the Collection continue to be shown to and enjoyed by the public.”
Commons Speaker John Bercow MP & Sally Bercow, petition proposers, 1 October 2016. Signatories, October 2016, including; Dame Judi Dench, Michael Palin, Tom Courtney, Francesca Hayward Royal Ballet Principle, Dame Monica Mason former head of the Royal Ballet, Lady Deborah MacMillan former Arts Council & Opera House Board Member.
“The Couper Collection …. one of the finest …. in England”. Dame Judi Dench, 15 May 2014.
“The Big Lottery in 2009 funded a five year Couper Collection project to provide work experience opportunities for unemployed young people. The project is making a significant difference to young people's lives. Local communities and local schools have also benefited. The project has worked well with the local partners that refer volunteers onto the project.” Big Lottery Case Study March 2011.
Following the 2011 Big Lottery £364,000 5-year grant to the Collection to provide work experience for young people.
“Many thanks from both Sir Clive and I for a very interesting visit to your project last week. We enjoyed seeing and hearing about the work you are doing and your plans for the future. We had no doubt that the Couper Collection project was having a beneficial effect and is an imaginative way of giving work experience and a sense of being valued to the individuals involved. We were struck by the imagination and vision for the project as a whole and look forward to hearing more about it as it develops.
”Big Lottery Chair Sir Clive Booth & Head of London Region Debbie Pippard email to Max Couper 18 August 2009.
The Royal Opera House reports on its “ambitious”, “unusual” and “challenging” Fleeting Opera 2000 project with Max Couper – “These collaborative works will feature the unique ambiance of movement, light and sound transmitted over the medium of water”.
Royal Opera House press publication 2000.
“We are organising a seminar which will bring together writers, directors, economists, historians and sociologists to write a Declaration on Cultural Identities. We would be delighted if you could take part in the conference in order to contribute to the success of the initiative.”
Umberto Eco, Adolfo Esquivel, Hubert Reeves & Federico Zaragoza; UNESCO ADC New Millennium Political Action Committee; letter to Max Couper 9 June 1999.
London MEP’s, 1999, support the “internationally recognised” Couper Collection as a “unique public and tourist attraction” and “cultural asset”with its “non-profit education and youth programme”. They report that Couper’s project “enjoys widespread support from a range of London and continental civic partners”; “cities, museums, schools, universities, politicians and individuals”.
London MEP’s; Robert Evans, Anita Pollack, Carole Tongue, 6 January 1999.
“The Council recognizes the Collection as an important cultural asset …. It is an impressive collection …. that has been shown in several major museums in Europe.” Paul McCue, Assistant Director of Leisure and Amenity Services, Wandsworth Borough Council London, 19 February 1999.