The automobile has long been a symbol of status, power, and autonomy,
and ever since King Tut rolled through Egypt on his golden-wheeled
chariot, artists and drivers have dreamed up mobile masterpieces. A
striking photographic tribute and social history, "Road Show" navigates
a path across high and low art, showing how people around the world are
transforming their vehicles into stunning folk art, obsessive
collections, social commentary, and visionary performances. In this
fascinating showcase, we see how Henry Ford s motto, Any color as long
as it s black, has been hung out to dry. From the Wienermobile to a
hand-carved wooden Ferrari that drives in the canals of Venice to a
giant red stiletto heel, "Road SHow" brings the museum of the streets to
life.
Eric Dregni has written thirteen books, including "Follies of Science,"
"Weird Minnesota," "Midwest Marvels," "The Scooter Bible," "Ads That Put
America on Wheels," and "Let s Go Bowling!" He lives in Minneapolis
where he teaches Italian and creative writing and plays guitar in the
mock-rock trio Vinnie & the Stardusters.
Ruthann Godollei is a professor of art at Macalester College in Saint
Paul, Minnesota, and her artwork has been exhibited internationally. She
has participated in and organized art car events for over twenty years
and drives a 1985 Volvo covered with thousands of printed green gears."
