Roy Lichtenstein’s paintings are full of colorful psychedelic imagery. This style of art was influenced by his experiences with various drugs, especially LSD. Lichtenstein and Wexler were involved in an affair that lasted until 1994. After Lichtenstein’s death, Wexler married Andy Partridge of the band XTC. While their relationship did not last, they had an […]
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In the early 1960s, Andy Warhol created his most famous works by taking an image and repeating it over again. He would trace the image, then apply ink or watercolour over the lines. Then, he would press a clean sheet of paper on top of the wet lines. Repeating the process several times, the artist
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If you are interested in psychedelic art, you may be interested in the works of British artist David Hockney. You may be familiar with his paintings, but you may not know about his iPad drawings and photocollages. Here is a brief overview of Hockney’s work. David Hockney was a psychedelic artist David Hockney was a
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The History of Psychedelic Art is not yet written, but it will come. It will acknowledge the contributions of psychedelics to art and music. Without acid, the Beatles wouldn’t have made their iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Drop or become one of the most popular bands of the Sixties. Unfortunately, the role of psychedelics is still largely
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The surrealists and ecstatic vision of Mati Klarwein are reflected in her paintings. She draws inspiration from world cultures and uses spiritual motifs to depict ecstatic visions of the cosmos. The following article explores some of her works. Mati Klarwein’s work is ecstatic vision Mati Klarwein was born in Germany in 1932. As a child,
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If you’re a fan of psychedelic music, you’ve probably heard about the psychedelic artist Eric Burdon. He was a member of the Animals and the Grateful Dead. But did you know that he was also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee? Eric Burdon is a psychedelic artist Eric Burdon is a psychedelically inclined
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Many psychedelic artists have a story to tell, and Dayton’s is one of them. During the ’60s, Dayton was in advertising, but soon decided to become a freelance artist, replicating wearable art on T-shirts. His work captured the counterculture of the time and became well known. His work has won awards and been featured in
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Known as one of the greatest psychedelic artists of the 1960s, Stanley Mouse has inspired many artists. His psychedelic work is known for its vibrant colors and surreal scenes. His work has been featured on rock memorabilia for the Grateful Dead and Journey. He is also known for his iconic skeleton and roses icon. This
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“If It’s in You” captures the erratic spirit and psyche of Syd Barrett, who clings to alternating states of consciousness. The nonsensical lyrics evoke a childlike vulnerability, while Barrett’s dark side and subconscious are revealed through the song’s low-fi spontaneity and unprocessed ambience. Interstellar Overdrive If you’re a space rock fan, you’ve probably heard Pink
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Amanda Sage is a visionary artist from the United States who creates beautiful and unusual art. She has a website where you can see her art and her visionary art blog. She has also exhibited her work at the MoMA in New York and elsewhere. The work she produces is very colorful, eerie, and surreal,
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