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In this century, Max’s art would be found on cruise ships making round-trip voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on which travelers bid on “Peter Max” products created, in many cases, by battalions of day laborers paid the minimum wage.
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Products branded 'Peter Max' sold on cruise ships were, in many cases, created by day laborers who were paid the minimum wage.
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Jason Farago
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News Article
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{
    "issue": "Labor practices for branded merchandise",
    "person": "Peter Max"
}
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Business Art Labor
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September 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Peter Max Franchised the Cosmic ’60s Into Commercial Success, Without the Museum
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/arts/design/peter-max-appraisal.html

Peter Max, the artist known for his feel-good psychedelia and peace-and-love motifs, has died at 88. He was a trailblazer in commercializing art, making his name and fortune through mass distribution rather than museums.

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