Psychedelic Weekend

Had two weeks of ridiculous hours at work that is not over yet.  So for the weekend, decided to get a way with a trip to Toledo to the art museum then to a early dinner at Tony Packo's.   The art museum had an exhibit of Psychedelic Posters from the 60s.    

http://www.toledomuseum.org/exhibitions/the-psychedelic-60s-posters-from-the-rock-era

If you get a chance - go there for the exhibit.

Both Frank and I really enjoyed it.  You could view the exhibit on many levels.  Since I had just finished a design class at CCS I was interested in how they used pattern, lettering, color and balance to convey a message.  Heard lots of comments from people "I remember that group....".    They had a room of black light posters (remember those!!!), along with video playing of concerts from the 60s.

I particularly liked the posters by Victor Moscoso --- primarily the one for The Doors http://www.victormoscoso.com/doors.html

He had studied with Josef Albers who was an expert in color theory and I loved his use of old photos in many of his posters.  

I also loved the posters of Bonnie MacLean who was one of the few female artist included.  She always had a "disconnected" face in her posters.

Great nostalgic trip!