CulturePublished: 17 September 2026 at 14:44
American psychedelic pop art painter Peter Max dies at 88
American pop art painter Peter Max, whose psychedelic works shaped the aesthetic of 1960s counterculture, has died at the age of 88, US media report.
US media outlets report that American artist Peter Max, born in 1937, has died at the age of 88.
Max was known as one of the leading figures of the pop art movement, and his vivid, psychedelic works became emblematic of 1960s counterculture. His artistic style left a significant mark on the visual language and aesthetic associated with the social and cultural shifts of that era.
News of the artist's death has been circulating with reference to US media, though the source report does not provide further details on the circumstances.
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