Arts

Art that moves us and is connected to the automotive world.

Project Car: Hand-Painting The 1962 Ford Econoline Bulova Racing Support Van

The 1962 Ford Econoline Bulova Racing Support Van takes another major step toward completion as traditional sign painter Sean Starr of Starr Studios in Calvert, Texas, hand-paints its period-inspired graphics. With fresh

An Accidental Seat At Massimo Bottura’s Motor Valley Table

A chance meeting at the opening ceremony of Motor Valley Fest in Modena led to an invitation from Massimo Bottura, a private look inside Casa Maria Luigia, and dinner among the leaders

Bugatti W16 Mistral Caroline: When a Hypercar Becomes a Love Letter

Bugatti W16 Mistral Caroline: The Final W16 Becomes A Rolling Work Of Art

Inspired by flowers, haute couture, and family, the one-of-one Bugatti W16 Mistral Caroline transforms the final chapter of the W16 era into an emotional and artistic masterpiece.

Louis Erard X Monica Bonvicini: Not For You

At first glance it looks like a Louis Erard watch. Black dial. Polished steel case. A neat pair of hands tracking hours and minutes. Then the message hits. Not for you. Reflected

by TGR Staff

9 months ago

6. From Dream to Drive: Brad Smith’s Hand Built Ferrari 312 PB Scale Kart

From Dream to Drive: Brad Smith’s Hand Built Ferrari 312 PB GoKart

Brad Smith's Ferrari 312 PB GoKart build might just be one of the best things we have seen online! On a quiet street in southwest Florida, the sound you hear slipping through

by Michael Satterfield

11 months ago

Elisabetta Franceschini: The Venetian Artist Who Paints The Spirit Of Speed

In Venice, a city better known for gondolas than gears, there exists a quiet studio where engines and artistry cross paths in the most unexpected way. Inside, surrounded by canvases and the

by Michael Satterfield

11 months ago

Pirelli Calendar Icons: The Book That Captures Generations of Supermodels And Celebrities

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary and exclusive Pirelli calendar, this retrospective volume reproduces the complete calendars from 1964 until today. The spectacular, super-sized lineup also includes numerous behind-the-scenes images, the

by TGR Staff

1 year ago

The Joy of Junk: A Vintage Lover’s Guide To Collecting With Heart

In a world where minimalism is sold like a subscription box, curated, sparse, and polished to a shine, Mary Randolph Carter’s The Joy of Junk comes in swinging with a rusted hammer

by TGR Staff

1 year ago

Fast Women, Faster Art: How DART Car Is Reimagining The Race Track As A Canvas For Change

Driven Artists Racing Team (DART Car) is redefining motorsport with art and speed—launching a female-led team that brings Mickalene Thomas’ visual power to the McLaren GT4 grid.

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Photographer Hayden Kidd Captures The Spirit Of The 2025 Twelve Hours Of Sebring

Photographer Hayden Kidd offers an intimate glimpse into the 73rd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, capturing the essence of endurance racing through his evocative imagery. Experience the triumphs, challenges, and raw

by TGR Staff

2 years ago

Tarsila Do Amaral: Painting Modern Brazil At The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Art and automotive culture may seem like two distinct worlds, but both are fueled by the same elements—innovation, identity, and the relentless pursuit of modernity. Nowhere is this more evident than in

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Asphalt Canvas: The Art, Grit, And Legacy Of Kate Cook

At first glance, Kate Cook’s artwork might seem like a paradox—a seamless blend of classic oil painting techniques with the high-octane world of automotive enamels. Her signature approach, which she calls "Artemotiv,"

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Rudolf von Alt (1812-1905) View of Budapest, 1881 Watercolour on paper, 343 × 565 mm Inv. no. 1933-2390 Transferred from the Imperial Collection, Vienna, 1932 © 2025 Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Guggenheim Bilbao Unveils Masterpieces On Paper: A Journey Through Time

Art is often confined to the grandiose—towering oil paintings, colossal sculptures, and frescoes sprawling across ceilings. Yet, sometimes, the most profound expressions of creativity are captured on the most fragile of mediums:

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

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