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Peter Max, the legendary pop artist whose psychedelic, rainbow-colored art defined the 1960s flower power movement, has died at 88. Known for his swirling, joyful designs that adorned everything from Olympic posters to Boeing jets and even U.S. postage stamps, Max’s vibrant style became a cultural icon. Though he battled personal challenges—including a tax fraud conviction and public scrutiny of his family life—his creative spirit remained unbroken. A refugee of Nazi Germany who found his artistic voice in New York, Max’s work celebrated peace and positivity, earning him global museum recognition despite occasional dismissal by the art world. His son Adam remembered him not just as an artist, but as a warm, deeply loved father whose legacy will live on through his art—and the hearts it touched.

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