Episode 126: The 1960s and the Era of Peak Psychedelia
In our last episode we talked about the origins of psychedelia and learned about Bicycle Day celebrated every April. (Hint: it involved a lot of science and experimentation along with maybe a little bit of balance.)
Today we dive into the era of peak psychedelia: the mid ‘60s. We talk about the design and music inspired by this—ahem—experimentation and how that informed pop culture for a generation.
So, ask the bartender for some Magic Mushroom cocktails and join us as we trip our way back into the bar.
E X T R A S :
(Top to bottom): Biéres de la Meuse by Alphonse Mucha, a poster for the Avalon Ballroom by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse, the poster for 1967’s Human Be-In by Stanley Mouse
(Top to bottom): Wes Wilson in his studio, a motivational poster from Robert Crumb
(Top to bottom): Jimi Hendrix poster by Rick Griffin, Rites of Spring poster by Victor Moscoso, The cover artwork for The Beatle’s Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by Peter Blake and Jann Haworth
Additional Links
Psychedelia history (Wikipedia article)
Human Be-In (History.com article)
Wes Wilson (SF Chronicle article)
Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely (Art UK article)
Robert Crumb
Rick Griffin
Victor Moscoso (SF MoMA entry)
Alton Kelley (SF Gate article)
Stanley Mouse
