Let's have another bike field trip to Philly. Some of us did this to see the movie Wired to Win. Now we have another attraction drawing us to Philly: A bicycle art exhibit. The Moore College of Art & Design has just opened a bicycle exhibit. Here is what is on tap:
Bicycle: People + Ideas in Motion
June 19, 2009 - October 13, 2009
Bicycle: people + ideas in motion celebrates Philadelphia's passion and commitment to the bicycle with a series of changing exhibitions, programs and events that explore the bicycle both as functional object and as a canvas for good causes, personal expression, civic mindedness and political beliefs. In addition to vintage bikes from Philadelphia collections, the exhibition will feature a variety of bikes from the urban landscape: "fixies," tandems, hand-built bikes, folding bikes, road and touring bikes, hybrids, reclining bikes and more. The show also highlights Philadelphia annual events such as the Bilenky Urban Cyclocross Race and Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby, as well as community-based organizations like Neighborhood Bike Works and The Pedal Co-op. While primarily focused on the Philadelphia-based bicycle community, artists and designers from Philadelphia and beyond who find inspiration to create new forms, functions and materials from bicycles and bicycle parts will also be featured. Curated by Lorie Mertes, Rochelle F. Levy Director and Chief Curator.
Admission is free, galleries are open 11-7, so we plan to drive to northeast Philly, and ride city-suitable bikes to the gallery. Follow up with lunch in Chinatown, and then a side ride to Via Bicycles in Philly before heading back to the cars.
