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Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max dies at 88, son says

The artist known for iconic 1960s flower power designs died in New York with no cause disclosed.

Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 02:38 UTC2 reports

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Psychedelic pop artist Peter Max, whose graphic designs defined 1960s pop culture, died on Monday at age 88.[The Guardian · ABC News]
His son, Adam Max, announced the death in a written statement on Wednesday, but no cause of death was disclosed.[The Guardian · ABC News]
Max's distinctive art was featured across commercial products, major international sporting events, and portraits of high-profile figures.[ABC News]

Peter Max passed away on Monday at the age of 88, as confirmed in a statement by his son, Adam Max.[The Guardian · ABC News]
Max was born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, fleeing Nazi Germany as an infant before eventually settling in New York City.[The Guardian · ABC News]
His colorful graphic artwork came to epitomize the 1960s flower power movement.[The Guardian · ABC News]
He served as the official artist for major sports events including the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Cup, and World Series.[The Guardian · ABC News]
In 1997, Max pleaded guilty to tax fraud and completed a work-release sentence alongside community service.[The Guardian · ABC News]

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