The 60s aren't dead. Most artists keep the tradition alive by an explosion of colors to their work creating acid-tripping imagery in the process. Art pieces without colors make up for it with distorted images that are just as mind-blowing.
Check out these psychedelic trends that'll take you straight down the rabbit hole and into a sea of acid-tripping imagery.
Implications - Psychedelia reflects the consumer's wish to return to a decade that was defined by free love and a lack of inhibitions. Due to the increasing bureaucratization and corporatization of society, consumer's wish to push back in any way that they can. The psychedelic trend appeals mostly to young rebellious consumers, but also middle-age men and women who may have experienced the 1960s themselves.
52 Examples of Acid-Tripping Imagery
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Psychedelic Story Paintings
Michael Michael Motorcycle's Surreal Concert Posters
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Hallucinogenic Paintings
The Psychedelic Vision of Alex Grey
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Psychedelic Floral Illustrations
Nadia Flower's Exquisite Artwork is An Explosion of Color
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Intense Optical Illusions
Akiyoshi Kitaoka's Illustrations are Freakishly Intense
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Intricately Abstract Art
The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Peter Diamond
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Trippy Technicolor Illustrations
The Very Vivid Neon-Colored Art of Jan Feindt
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Mind-Expanding Calendars
Psychedelic Alice in Wonderland Calendar Blows Your Mind
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Trippy Drippy Art
Famous Accountants Modern Art is a Whimsical Look at the ‘Drip'
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Bare Kaleidoscope Portraiture
'The Boredom Inside Me' by Tatiana Biryukova is Psychedelic
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Celeb Smudge Art
The Trippy Technicolor Art of Jilly Tovey is Pop Culture-Inspired
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Psychedelic Smear Art
Steve Wilson's Neon Art Makes for Wicked Room Decor
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Psychedelic Melting Monsters
Unexpected Artwork from We Kill You
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Technicolor Ethno-Art
The Intoxicating Art of Francoise Nielly
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Intoxicated Oil Canvases
Artist Alexandra Pacula Intricately Recreates Nightlife
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Psychedelic Art Exhibitions
'Ryan McGinness Works' Opens Up at Deitch Projects in NYC
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Trippy Kaleidoscopic Art
This Psychedelic Series by Sam Gibbons is Fantastical Fun
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Technicolor Pop Culture Prints
Christian San Jose Depicts Super Celebs in Vivid Colors
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Intense Hallucination Art
The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Mike Bertino
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Mind-Bending Collages
Artist Chrissie Abbott Recreates the '60s
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Colorblasted Geometric Art
Sarah Gee Creates Amazing and Fun Images
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Fuchsia Landscapes
Leone's ‘Fairy-Tale' is a Psychedelic Wonderland
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Psychedelic Therapy
Retro Drugs As Modern Medicine?
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Psychedelic Graphic Albums
The Muse 'Resistance' Album Cover by La Boca
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Trippy Geometric Inkblots
This Matt W. Moore Rorschach Art is Mesmerizing
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Magical Technicolor Gardens
Andrew Pearce Manipulates Images for a Supernatural Effect
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Psychedelic Floral Illustrations
Kirra Jamison Creates Incredibly Intricate Artwork
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Trippy Wall Art
The 'LMK' Light Installation Takes You Into a Trance
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Discotastic Digital Art
These Hypnosky Graphics are Psychedelic Visions
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Psychedelic Skull Art
Mike Shinoda's 'Glorious Excess Dies' Heads to LA
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Acid Trip Elephants
Artist Ronin Wood Turns Elephants Into Works of Art
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Trippy Reflective Seating
Mount Fuji Architects 'In Flakes' Benches Let You Sit on the Sky
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Trippy Anatomical Collages
The 'Make Something Cool Everyday' by Artist Mark Weaver
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Kaleidoscopic Monster Art
Psychedelic Paintings by 'We Kill You' Artist Justin Pape
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Kaleidoscopic Art
Andy Gilmore's Geometric Illustrations Are Mesmerizing
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Psychedelic Interactive Ads
Ray-Ban 'Rare Prints' Campaign is Limited Edition Awesome
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Psychedelic Art Installations
Rose Skinner's Pieces are Trippy and Vibrant
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Acid Trip Exhibitions
Tofer Chin's 'Double Dip' Explores the Creative Possibilities of LSD
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Psychedelic Digital Collages
'CitizenOfThePlanet' by Martin Denker
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Alcoholic Color Explosions
Bevshots Show Your Favourite Drinks Under a Microscope
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Circus Freaktograpy
An Eclectic Arrangment of Scary Performers in 'Traume'
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Technicolor Terror Art
The Creepy Creations of Jared Africa are From Another World
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Trippy Avian Art
The 'Floater 1' Collection by Planet Patrol is Slightly Surreal
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Psychedelic Rock Posters
Gregg Gordon's Concert Promotion Ads Burst With Color
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Trippy Kaleidoscopic Illustrations
These Karolina Eriksson Artworks Will Change Your Perspective
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Abstract Airbrush Paintings
Aritis Peter Zimmerman Brings Blobs to Life
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Trippy Technicolor Art
Rachell Sumpter Art is Freaky
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Psychedelic Exploding Heads
David Choe's 'Death Blossom' Exhibition
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Psychedelic Art Displays
The Andrew and Peter Sutherland Art Collection is Wacky and Weird
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Psychedelic Skin
Tim Lahan's Trippy Portrait Collages Will Make You Dizzy
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Psychedelic Face-Morphing
'Love & Theft' by Andreas Hykade Will Make You Bug Out
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Freaky Disfigured Faces
The Trippy Art of Peter Saul is a Technicolor Terror
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Revealing Gory Graphic Art
These Mike Debalfo Works Would Be at Home in a Playboy Magazine
Fantasy Female Art
The Francis Kmiecik Halfanese Series is a Dream Come Trueish
Sultry Mutilation Art
Brian Viveros Creates Vivid Imagery Through Illustrations
Hyperreal Photography
These Intensely Vivid Images by Jaroslav Stehlik Will Blow Your Mind
Scandalous Stencil Art
Dutch Stencil Artist FAKE! Does Eye-Catching Street Art
Psychedelic Story Paintings
Michael Michael Motorcycle's Surreal Concert Posters
Trippy Color-Poptography
Justyna Grzelak's Photography Will Blow Your Mind
Silly Psychedelic Sketches
The Fun and Quirky Artwork of Micah Joseph Dunlop
Dynamic Daydream Art
The Wildly Fantastical Art of Luis Toledo is Completely Surreal
Unsexy Sci-Fi Pin-Ups
YayzusGraphics' Star Wars Characters in Seductive Poses
Retro Pop Culture Prints
The Vintage-Inspired Art of Stanley Chow Remains Current
Epic Ballet Photography
Konstantinos Rigos Reimagines The Nutcracker in a Post-Modern Photoshoot
Whirling Paper Exhibits
Mia Pearlman Creates an Intricate Paper Art Installation
Intricately Abstract Art
The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Peter Diamond
Infamous Icon Illustrations
The Fan Art of Denis Medri is Adorably Accurate
Surreal Imaginative Artworks
These Julia Sonmi Heglund Illustrations are Child-Like and Colorful
Heart-Shaped Cutout Undies
Julie Pike Captures Head-Over-Heels Love in 'Romance'
Vintage Car Shop Photography
Jennifer Anderson Will Have You Smelling Grease in No Time
Trippy Technicolor Illustrations
The Very Vivid Neon-Colored Art of Jan Feindt
Dismembered Anatomy Illustrations
Artist Niky Roehreke Creates Quirky Letter Fonts
Creepy Technicolor Drawings
The Vividly Colorful and Unsettling Art of Neto Zamora
Colorful Toy Sculptures
Hideki Kuwajima Creates Complex Sculptures from Found Objects
Cannibalistic Holograms
Xia Xiaowan Creates Frightening Works of 3D Art
Color Cloud Paintings
Joshua Petker Creates Beautiful and Sullen Art
Technicolor Art Installations
This Takashi Murkami Exhibition is Vibrant and Creative
Psychedelic Two-Wheelers
The Hurley and Livery Design Gruppe Bike Collaboration
Trippy Boho Photography
Sofia Arjam Captures Moments That Deserve Their Own Fairy Tale
19 Adorable Baby Photography Features
From Jubilant Baby Photography to Snowboarding Babies
Over-Exposed Photography
Andrew Volk's Double Exposure Images are Unique and Colorful
Technicolor Ethno-Art
The Intoxicating Art of Francoise Nielly
Illusory Rainbow Art
Gabriel Dawe Recreates the Colorful Spectrum with a Twist
Technicolor Pop Culture Prints
Christian San Jose Depicts Super Celebs in Vivid Colors
Kaleidoscopic Wings
The Erin Wasson RVCA Fall 2010 Collection is the Last of Its Kind
Intense Hallucination Art
The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Mike Bertino
Mind-Bending Collages
Artist Chrissie Abbott Recreates the '60s
Smoky Silhouette Photography
'Smoke' from Michelle R. Captures the Essence of Vapor
16 Clever Cardboard Chairs
From Cinema Seating to Bar Benches
Bracelet-Inspired Benches
Studio Weave Makes an Ultra-Long Beach Seat
Funky Fashion Collages
These No-Ellk Inspiration Boards are Gorgeously Trippy
Sultry Comic Spreads
The Hot Istituto Marangoni Campaign by David LaChapelle
Minimalist Pop Culture Portraits
Ty Lettau Draws Popular Characters With Minimal Details
Glamorous Pop Art Illustrations
This Douglas Lee Artwork Collection is Filled With Charm
Sensual Smudge Art
These Vivid Paintings by Jose Rivas are Intimate and Intricate
River Pollution Pranks
Glowing Green River Caused by Pranksters?
Minimalistic Storage Seating
The Double-Dip Bench is a Convenient and Cute Piece of Home Decor
Surreal Skate Ground Photography
The Fascinating Ben Matthews 'Skate Park After Dark' Series
Digital Gamer Art
Miroslav Petrov Portraits Channel Virtual Influences
Cluttered Collage Illustrations
These Neil Hanvey Digital Drawings are Surreal
Ghostly Girl Photography
‘Studio Work' from the Rocket Room
Splattered Sport Art
Timothy Raines Takes 'LIVESTRONG' to a Whole New Level
Spherical Landscapes
Tom Storm Captures the 'World in a Bubble'
Stripped City Collages
Serge Mendzhiyskogo Creates Art from Photographs
Distorted Collages
Brazilian Artist Leandro Lima Creates Playful Illustrations
Technicolor Couture
The Multicolored Outfits at the Alexandre Herchcovitch SS11 Show are Hot
Face-Infested Collages
Artist Justine Khamara Cuts and Pastes to Perfection
Interactive Light Exhibitions
'Yota Space' Showcases Technological Art
Felon Fence Art
The Mentalgassi 'Free Troy Davis' Installation Campaign
Trippy Anatomical Collages
The 'Make Something Cool Everyday' by Artist Mark Weaver
Grunge Trio Photography
The Dazed & Confused September 2010 Issue
Neon Fish Attire
The Bathing Ape Fall/Winter 2010 Shark Collection is Blinding
Distorted Neon Decks
Apparatu and Alex Trochut's 'Skate Fails' Break Down Skateboards
Realistic Brushwork
The Photographic Style Paintings of Sean Cheetham Look Like Candids
Dynamic Digital Designs
The Luca Genovese Graphics Are Spectacularily Surreal
Celebrity Holograms
The Lindsay Lohan Marc Ecko 2010 Campaign is Superimposed
Plant-Watering Benches
The H2Pod Can Water Trees and Grass While You Relax
Funky Neon Earphones
Sony PIIQ Ear Buds Bring a Pop of Color to Your Ears
Dumpster-Diving Photography
'Rubbish' From Diver and Aguilar Peeks Inside Garbage Bags
Maggot-Infested Collages
Dutch Artist Chantal Rens Creates Bizarre Works of Art
Smudged Silhouette Artistry
The Designs of Kahori Maki are Aesthetically Moving
Colorfully Vivid Inkblots
L. Filipe Dos Santos Puts an Artsy Spin on Rorschachs
Technicolor Terror Art
The Creepy Creations of Jared Africa are From Another World
Hypercolor Jungle Cat Kicks
The Nike Air Royalty Hi are Fit for a King
Quirky Humanoid Illustrations
The Paintings by Artist Eric Joyners Are Pleny of Fun
Invincible Clothes Hangers
Monkey Hangers Bend but Don't Break Under Pressure
Handheld Printing Presses
The 'txtBOMBER' Lets You Print Your Opinion on the Go
Trippy Kaleidoscopic Illustrations
These Karolina Eriksson Artworks Will Change Your Perspective
Floating Poetry
Luzinterruptus Remembers the Past With Written Words
Ink Blot Landscapes
Paul Tupman Manipulates Photos to Achieve a Mirrored Image
Surreal Clip-Art Collages
Brian Cronin's Illustrations are Imaginatively Witty
Dancing Water Dresses
The 'Fluid Dress' is a Beautiful Piece of Fashionable Science
Springy Public Seats
Philly Pods are Designed to Help Philadelphians Relax
Luxe Neon Wallets
The Super Fluo Wallet Collection Adds a Bit of Color to Your Billfolds
Pixelated Canvases
Enda O'Donoghue Transforms Low Quality Phone Pictures into Paintings
Social Networking Portraits
PJ Smalley's Thought-Provoking ‘Personal Shrines, Redefined'
Map-Made Animals
Jason LaFerrera Creates Birds and Beasts from Forests and Streets
Seat-Warming Benches
The Radiator Chair by Jeroen Wesselink is a Functional Heating Device
Freaky Disfigured Faces
The Trippy Art of Peter Saul is a Technicolor Terror
Aluminum Sheet Seating
The Pop Rivet Bench is Inspired by Antique Swedish Bentwood Boxes