LSD, Betty Cantor-Jackson, and the Grateful Dead
The serendipity of the universe can turn a single moment into a catalyst that expands the possibilities of what someone’s life can be. Similarly, a single psychedelic trip can grant someone a trajectory-changing experience that ripples throughout the rest of their lives. Betty Cantor-Jackson is a person who happened to experience both these phenomena simultaneously. […]
Psychedelic Cartoons: Through the Decades
Generations grew up on Saturday morning cartoons and Disney classics, but the world of animation is maturing towards older audiences — giving rise to open psychedelic imagery and discussion. Though the current psychedelic renaissance allows shows like Rick and Morty or The Midnight Gospel to freely invite audiences along on the hallucinatory trip, cartoons throughout […]
How the Grateful Dead Influenced Psychedelic Rock
Formed in the 1965 hills of Palo Alto, California, The Grateful Dead proved to be a prolific cultural force with global acclaim and lasting impacts on the psychedelic rock genre. The original band members hailed from various musical backgrounds and local bay area bands like The Warlocks and Mother McCrees Jugtown Champions. Jerry Garcia, the […]
The Midnight Gospel: Psychedelics and Escapism
It seems Netflix has a show for just about anyone, from psychonauts to straight-edged people and everything in between. The Midnight Gospel, the brainchild of comedian Duncan Trussell and animator Pendleton Ward, takes audiences on the trippy hero’s journey of space podcaster Clancy Gilroy. Alongside audio derived from episodes of Duncan Trussell’s podcast, Clancy acts […]
Psychedelics in Film: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is both an iconic novel by the debaucherous Hunter S. Thompson and a cult classic film adaptation by Terry Gilliam. Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro as the leading duo, Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, Thompson’s 1971 tale inspired the 1998 film and left lasting impressions on the […]
Looking at Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds Meaning
What were the Beatles really talking about through ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ meaning? Read to take a look.
Legendary LSD Blotter Art: A Hidden Craftsmanship
Have you ever heard of LSD blotter art? Explore the trippy world of LSD art and some of the top artists of LSD blotter art.
DMT Art: A Look Behind Visionary Creations
An entire genre of artwork is inspired by psychedelic trips with DMT. Read to learn about the entities and visions behind DMT art
Art in a Pandemic
Delic has partnered with celebrated artist Peter Schuyff to create wildly expressive pullover masks. Read our interview with Peter Schuyff.
Kaitlin Sobiesiak: RS Illustrator Extraordinaire
Learn about Reality Sandwich’s illustrator extraordinaire, Kaitlin Sobiesiak. Read how psychedelics influence her unique craftsmanship.
