Art Meets Auto: Exploring the Future at ‘Eyes on the Road’
Whether you’re a car fanatic who enjoys classic American muscle or an enthusiast passionate about high-dollar hypercars, there’s no denying the unwavering fascination for concept cars from the 1930s and 1950s. Honoring futuristic wedge-shaped vehicles that never saw a production line, The Petersen Automotive Museum is proud to debut “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape” as its latest exhibit in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery. The exhibit is a fresh take on the fusion of automotive ingenuity and artistic expression, displaying a thought-provoking collection that includes futuristic concept cars and masterpieces by art legends like Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney. It’s a conversation starter on the bridge between art, automotive design, and the everyday world we navigate.
Split into five engaging sections (vehicle concepts, sign language, at the pump, highways, and street art) the exhibit takes guests on a curated journey through the crossroads between car culture and art. It’s like stepping into a world where road signs are reimagined by contemporary artists, and gas stations become the canvas for pop art icons. Highlights include a lineup of concept cars like the 1934 Dymaxion and the 1956 American Motors Astra-Gnome, alongside artworks such as Hockney’s “Mulholland Drive” and Warhol’s “Mobil Gas.” Curated by the Petersen Automotive Museum, Terry L. Karges, the museum’s Executive Director, puts it perfectly by saying the exhibit celebrates the beauty and ingenuity found in our motoring world, often hidden in plain sight. The Petersen Museum’s “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape” immersive experience is now open until November 2024.
Source: The Petersen Automotive Museum
