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