
The motorcycle has been used as a symbol in many ways;
the rebel,
the outlaw
the philosopher
The revolutionary
the freedom seeeker
the speed freak racer
the dare devil
and many more archetypes
The book Sons of Thunder in its anthology of writing covers many of these
To a rider their bike is a work of art
But as a public artform curated in an Art Gallery
This was special




The beautiful old Moto Guzzis took my eye
as the the Norton Commando and Laverda Joto-bikes I once owned


There were bikes so stylish





And bikes record breakingly fast



There were the off road bikes


And the electric bikes of the future



And my favourite – amazing hand built Britten
Still amongst the most innovative and eye catching bikes ever built


So if you love the image of motorbikes, the art of motorbikes and you are in Australia, head to the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane
whoops I nearly forgot the helmets


and if you go don’t forget to buy a tshirt!


Very cool! Looks a bit like the exhibition at the MOMA years ago. Too bad Brisbane is so far away! I did make it to the MG museum in Italy in 2017, which was a real treat.
Yes the Moto Guzzi museum is a treat. I went there in 2016 on my first European motorcycle adventure. Alot of the bikes in the exhibition are owned by Australian collectors. But I’m sure the concept isn’t new
One of my favorites has always been the Triumph Bonneville from the late 60’s.
Yes the 650s were so lean and mean
Looks like a good excuse for a ride. A friend only mentioned this a few days ago.
Well worth the ride indeed. Its a great exhibition. And the roads from your place up along the mountains are fantastic