Peter Max, Iconic 1960s Pop Artist, Dies at 88
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Peter Max, a celebrated American pop artist known for his psychedelic, brightly colored works that became emblematic of the 1960s counterculture, died on Monday at a Manhattan hospital at age 88. A family spokesperson confirmed his passing, noting he had been battling advanced dementia. Max’s art, which blended astronomy and pop culture, graced album covers, advertising, and public spaces, leaving a lasting legacy in both commercial and fine art circles.
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- Peter Max Dies at 88 — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Peter Max, known for groovy art that came to symbolise the 60s, dies at 88 — Deccan Herald (center)
- The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88 — The New Indian Express (center)