USPS Forever stamps showcase the art of the skateboard

On March 24, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released a set of four new Forever stamps that celebrate the Art of the Skateboard. Image courtesy of the USPS
On March 24, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released a set of four new Forever stamps that celebrate the Art of the Skateboard. Image courtesy of the USPS

PHOENIX — The U. S. Postal Service unveiled its latest Forever stamps celebrating the Art of the Skateboard during a first-day-of-issue event held March 24 at the Desert West Skate Park. The dedication ceremony kicked off PHXAM 2023, an annual amateur skateboarding competition that attracts participants from around the globe. The event marked the official release of the stamps, which feature artistic skateboard decks with bold, vibrant designs that capture skateboarding’s excitement, diversity and rebellious attitude.

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USPS to honor pop artist Roy Lichtenstein with set of 5 stamps

Roy Lichtenstein’s 1989 mixed media ‘Portrait of a Woman’ is one of five of the late Pop artist’s works that will appear on a set of Forever stamps. Image courtesy of the USPS
Artist Roy Lichtenstein’s Work To Appear on Five Stamps. Image courtesy of the USPS
Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s colorful works will appear on five Forever stamps. Image courtesy of the USPS

NEW YORK – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will honor Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) with five commemorative Forever stamps featuring his colorful pop art. The first-day-of-issue event for the quintet of stamps will take place Monday, April 24 at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

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