Peter Max’s art is pure technicolor joy—an explosion of bold lines, electric hues, and cosmic whimsy. Born in Berlin in 1937 and raised across Shanghai, Israel, and Paris, Max carried the colors of the world into his imagination long before he ever stepped into a studio. When he finally landed in New York, he sharpened his craft at the Art Students League and soon after became a defining voice of the 1960s pop-art movement.

His signature style—vibrant, swirling, unmistakably upbeat—turned everyday icons into cultural symbols. From psychedelic posters to American landmarks, celebrity portraits to national projects, Max brought the same radiant energy to each piece. His work now lives in museums around the globe and has graced everything from postage stamps to airplanes.

To stand before a Peter Max painting is to step into a universe where color sings, optimism shines, and imagination refuses to sit still.

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