Some call them rolling sculptures, others the shape of speed.
Ever since the first Model T rolled off Henry Ford's production line, Americans have had an undeniable love affair with all things automotive. They are far more than forms of transportation; they are transformative works of art. Few can imagine Steve McQueen without his fast cars and motorcycles, after all.
Beginning this fall, guests can fall in love again with the cars and motorcycles that defined the first half of the 20th century with the opening of DRIVE! Iconic American Cars and Motorcycles, presented by Advance Auto Parts and on view at the Taubman Museum of Art Sept. 8, 2018 - Feb. 3, 2019.
A special member preview day is scheduled for Sept. 7.
The 23 vehicles featured in the exhibition span over a half-century from 1912-1965 and include one-of-a-kind concept cars and celebrity-owned roadsters and motorcycles.
Organized by well-known guest curator Ken Gross, former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Ken said he is no longer surprised when an automobile exhibition in a fine art institution attracts both art aficionados and automobile enthusiasts.
“Visitors are very excited to see these important cars and motorcycles, beautifully displayed and interpreted in galleries, in an artful way that they've never before considered."
Buy your tickets in advance today, or purchase them at the Museum's Visitor Services Desk on the day of your visit.
More Information: https://www.taubmanmuseum.org/happenings/drive
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
110 Salem Avenue SE
Roanoke, VA 24011
540.342.5760
MUSEUM HOURS
Monday - Tuesday.........................Closed
Wednesday - Saturday...........10am-5pm
Sunday..........................................12-5pm
Art By Night (First Friday).......10am-9pm
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Carolyn works on the content team at Advance and enjoys writing the occasional story. She grew up watching and learning from her father who enjoyed working on cars. He often purchased vehicles in the $200-400 range and completely restored them, even the paint! Her first vehicle had 230,000 miles on it. In her free time she loves to travel, ride horses, be outdoors hiking, biking or exploring with her family.
