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Milton Glaser, Designer Behind The 'I ♥ NY' Logo, Dies On 91st Birthday

Glaser co-founded New York Magazine and was also known for designing the poster of Bob Dylan with psychedelic hair.
Graphic designer Milton Glaser is seen at the 2010 National Design Awards Gala on October 14, 2010 in New York City. Glaser died on June 26, 2020 at 91.

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Milton Glaser, the graphic designer behind the iconic "I ♥ NY" logo, has died at 91.

Glaser's poster of Bob Dylan with psychedelic hair adorned the walls of Dylan's fans all over America. The co-founder of magazine died of natural causes.

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