Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist who epitomized flower power, dies aged 88
The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on Monday
TL;DR
- Peter Max, a prominent pop artist known for his 1960s "flower power" style, died at 88.
- His instantly recognizable swirly, colorful designs were widely used on commercial products, postage stamps, airplanes, and cruise ships.
- Max described his art as peaceful and optimistic, intentionally avoiding negative subjects.
- He was the official artist for major events like the Olympics and the Super Bowl.
- Born in Berlin, Max's family fled Nazi Germany, and he later settled in New York City.
- His work's commercial success was extensive, appearing on numerous product lines.
- Max faced personal and professional challenges, including tax fraud charges and family disputes.
- He had a significant interest in Eastern spirituality and helped popularize yoga in the US.