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Pop Art Artist Peter Max (88) Dies, Hippie Icon Known for Bold Colors

NOS17 September · 10:036 days ago

Pop art artist Peter Max died in New York on Monday at the age of 88 following a long illness. Born in Berlin in 1937 and raised in New York, he became famous in the 1960s for psychedelic, brightly colored works that defined the optimism of the hippie movement. His distinctive imagery appeared on posters, merchandise, and even a Boeing 777. Despite past legal issues regarding tax fraud and family disputes, his work remains celebrated for its vibrant hues and positive themes.

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