The Psychedelic Legend Returns: Nigel Waymouth's First Poster in 50 Years
Imagine holding a piece of history that bridges two eras of music culture—a tangible thread connecting the electric nights of 1960s London to the vibrant festival fields of today. That's exactly what's happening as Nigel Waymouth, the visionary artist who helped define an entire generation's visual language, emerges from a half-century hiatus to create something extraordinary.
For those who lived through the psychedelic revolution, Waymouth's name is synonymous with the era's most iconic imagery. For younger generations discovering those legendary years, his work represents the visual heartbeat of a transformative moment in music and culture. And now, after 50 years away from poster art, he's back—and the art world is buzzing.
The Man Who Painted the Sixties in Technicolor
Nigel Waymouth didn't just witness the 1960s counterculture—he shaped how the world saw it. Born in India and raised in Argentina before settling in England, Waymouth brought a global perspective to London's exploding creative scene. In February 1966, he launched Granny Takes a Trip, a King's Road boutique that became a pilgrimage site for rock royalty and style rebels alike. The shop's ever-changing, wildly creative storefronts became street theater, announcing that fashion and art were no longer confined to galleries and runways.
But it was through Hapshash & The Coloured Coat, his legendary partnership with artist Michael English, that Waymouth truly made history. Together, they created the quintessential psychedelic posters that adorned venues and bedroom walls across the world—swirling, kaleidoscopic visions that captured the sound of Jimi Hendrix's guitar, the cosmic explorations of Pink Floyd, and the raw energy of The Who. These weren't just advertisements; they were portals to altered states of consciousness, visual trips that matched the music's revolutionary spirit.
Today, their work resides in the permanent collection of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, regularly featured in retrospective exhibitions worldwide. Original Hapshash posters command serious attention from collectors who recognize them as the visual DNA of an era that changed everything.
The Return: A New Chapter Begins
After decades devoted to fine art painting and portraiture—with works now gracing distinguished public and private collections—Waymouth has done something unexpected and thrilling. He's created his first original music poster since the 1970s, exclusively for the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2026.
This isn't a nostalgic rehash or a pale echo of past glories. This is a master artist, seasoned by decades of creative evolution, bringing the full weight of his experience to a new generation's celebration. The poster represents a bridge between eras, a conversation between the psychedelic pioneers and today's festival culture.
Only 500 of these first-edition printed posters exist, and each one is hand-signed and numbered by Nigel himself—transforming each piece into both artwork and artifact. The specifications tell their own story of quality and intention:
Why This Matters Now
In an age of infinite digital reproduction and throwaway imagery, the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival's collaboration with Waymouth makes a powerful statement. Festival culture today carries the torch lit by those 1960s happenings—communal experiences where music, art, and consciousness converge. By bringing back one of the original architects of that visual language, Okeechobee affirms poster art's vital role in music culture.
This collaboration represents more than nostalgia. It's a recognition that the best art transcends its moment, speaking across decades to anyone who believes in music's transformative power. Whether you were there in the Sixties or discovered that era through its legends, whether you're a serious collector or simply someone who wants beauty on their wall, this poster offers something rare: authenticity from a source that helped define authentic.
The Living Legacy
Waymouth's journey—from India to Argentina to London, from fashion revolutionary to poster art pioneer to fine artist—reflects the restless creativity that has always driven true innovators. Now residing in London after over a decade in California, he continues creating masterful works.
For those fortunate enough to secure one of these 500 pieces, you're not just buying a poster. You're acquiring a signed work from an artist who influenced generations of creators, a limited piece of music history, and a visual representation of the enduring spirit that connects all great music festivals across time.
[Shop the poster] while this rare opportunity lasts—because when they're gone, they're gone forever.
