This busy collage features a chaotic, overlapping collection of imagery synonymous with the 1960s. Central to the composition is the title "The Sixties" in a large, bubbly retro font, flanked by a colorful peace symbol. The artwork is densely packed with portraits of historical figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Muhammad Ali. Various cultural touchstones are scattered throughout, such as a vintage Volkswagen Beetle, a classic red Mustang, a lava lamp, Andy Warhol’s soup can, and references to space exploration, including an astronaut and a lunar module.
The layout is a patchwork of vignettes, varying between realistic painted portraits, stylized graphic elements, and grainy historical photographs. The composition flows without a rigid grid, allowing icons like the "Love" graphic or a basketball player to stand out against the background of smaller scenes. The aesthetic is heavily influenced by psychedelic art, using bright, saturated colors—yellows, oranges, and teals—to unify the diverse subjects.
The overall mood is nostalgic and energetic, capturing the turbulence and idealism of the decade. The edge of the frame features a tie-dye effect with swirling colors, further emphasizing the era's signature style. Many vignettes include small text labels with dates, contextualizing the various movements, concerts, and political events depicted within this tribute to a revolutionary period in history.