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The Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Has Died at 88, His Son Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the "flower power" movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement Wednesday.

  • Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist, died at 88
  • Born in Berlin in 1937, fled Nazi Germany
  • Art graced Olympics, Super Bowl, Statue of Liberty

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