The automobile has long been a symbol of status, power, and
autonomy, and ever since King Tut rolled through Egypt on his
golden-wheeled chariot, artists and drivers have dreamed up mobile
masterpieces. A striking photographic tribute and social history,
"Road Show" navigates a path across high and low art, showing how
people around the world are transforming their vehicles into
stunning folk art, obsessive collections, social commentary, and
visionary performances. In this fascinating showcase, we see how
Henry Ford's motto, "Any color as long as it's black," has been
hung out to dry. From the Wienermobile to a hand-carved wooden
Ferrari that drives in the canals of Venice to a giant red stiletto
heel, "Road SHow" brings the "museum of the streets" to life.
Eric Dregni has written thirteen books, including "Follies of
Science," "Weird Minnesota," "Midwest Marvels," "The Scooter
Bible," "Ads That Put America on Wheels," and "Let's Go Bowling "
He lives in Minneapolis where he teaches Italian and creative
writing and plays guitar in the mock-rock trio Vinnie & the
Stardusters.
Ruthann Godollei is a professor of art at Macalester College in
Saint Paul, Minnesota, and her artwork has been exhibited
internationally. She has participated in and organized art car
events for over twenty years and drives a 1985 Volvo covered with
thousands of printed green gears.
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