Peter Max, the 'Flower Power' Painter Who Licensed Optimism to America, Dies at 88
Peter Max, the graphic designer and painter whose vibrant, psychedelic imagery defined the 1960s 'flower power' movement, has died at age 88. Born in Berlin in 1937, Max fled Nazi Germany as an infant and settled in New York, where he became a cultural icon through his optimistic, color-saturated style. His work appeared on everything from postage stamps to cruise ships and was licensed across 70 product lines. While he faced legal issues, including a 1997 tax fraud conviction, and personal controversies, his art remained a staple of American pop culture for decades. He is survived by his son Adam and daughter Libra.
