Neon Architect of the 1960s: Peter Max Dies at 88
Peter Max, the flamboyant painter whose vivid, neon-imprinted imagery helped define 1960s pop and psychedelic aesthetics, died at 88 after a career spanning posters, fashion, and mass-market licensing. Once a cultural powerhouse who even redesigned The Tonight Show set, he faced criticism for commercialization as his work became ubiquitous; he later faced legal and health challenges and remained a high-profile, prolific figure who aimed to make the universe more beautiful through art.