Peter Dean (artist)

Peter Dean (born 1945) is a British painter known for his narrative and often socially conscious artwork. His paintings frequently depict scenes of urban life, often focusing on working-class communities and the struggles they face. Dean's style is characterized by its bold, expressive brushwork and vibrant color palettes, often lending his work a sense of raw energy and emotional intensity.

Dean studied at the Royal College of Art in London. His work often incorporates elements of social realism and figurative expressionism. He has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally. Some of his notable exhibitions have included solo shows at the Hayward Gallery in London.

Themes explored in Dean's work include poverty, inequality, and the effects of political and economic forces on everyday life. He is considered an important figure in British social realist painting of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He is not to be confused with other individuals with the same name.