Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art embodied the “flower power” movement of the 1960s has died aged 88.
Max died on Monday, according to a statement shared by his son. No cause of death has been given.
“We will remember his extraordinary creativity, his warmth, his curiosity, and the way he saw beauty and possibility everywhere,” his son Adam said in the statement announcing his death.
“His art became part of American culture, but the man behind that art — the father we knew and loved — is the person we will miss most.”
Max started his career in graphic design in the 1960s, with his colourful designs becoming recognisable in that era and was used in everything from postage stamps to even a cruise ship.
His art remained popular well into the 21st subject, and even created portraits of high-profiles from US presidents to Taylor Swift.
Born Peter Max Finkelstein in 1937 to a Jewish family in Berlin, his family initially fled the war and lived in Shanghai and other countries before later settling in New York City when Max was 16.
He studied in New York at the Art Students League, the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute and in 1961 opened up his own graphic design studio with friends.
His artwork was a hit with ad agencies, publications, the corporate world and in pop culture.
Max is survived by his second wife Mary Max, son Adam and daughter Libra.
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