Peter Max: Color, Peace, and Legacy | Global News

Peter Max, the legendary artist whose psychedelic, rainbow-colored visions defined the 60s and 70s, has died at 88. His bold, swirling designs adorned everything from Olympic posters to cruise ships and even presidential portraits, capturing a generation’s love of peace and color. Born in Berlin to refugees fleeing Nazis, he moved across continents before landing in New York at 16 — where his unique style exploded into commercial fame. Though he faced legal troubles and personal storms later in life, Max remained devoted to his “rainbow eyes” philosophy, leaving behind a vibrant, enduring legacy that still brightens our cultural landscape.

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