Beach Themes in Art and 1960s Music

One feature highlights ten paintings that depict sunny beaches, ranging from Pablo Picasso’s 1922 gouache "Two Women Running on the Beach" to Claude Monet’s 1870 work "The Beach at Trouville" and David Cox’s 1854 oil "Rhyl Sands". The piece explores how each artist captures the joy, style, and sense of space associated with seaside settings.

Another piece celebrates four 1960s songs that evoke beach life, including The Beach Boys’ "Surfin’ Safari," The Beatles’ "Octopus’s Garden," Sly & the Family Stone’s "Hot Fun In The Summertime," and Laura Nyro’s "Stoned Soul Picnic." The article describes how each track conjures the relaxed, carefree atmosphere of a day by the sea.