Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88; Commercial Reach Noted
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Pop artist Peter Max died on September 18 in a hospital in New York at the age of eighty-eight. His death was confirmed by his son, Adam Max, and Park West Gallery. Max, whose work was influential in the 1960s, was also a prolific businessman. During his career, his artwork was licensed for commercial use on 70 different products.
From artforum.com
Why it matters
Max's work had widespread commercial appeal, having been seen on items ranging from postal stamps to jumbo jets. His commercial success was noted throughout his life, which included a career as a mainstream phenomenon.
From artforum.com