Last week's Art Cars Festival on the United States' West Coast featured some amazing cars. An art car is a road-legal car that has been artistically altered in a permanent fashion. What's more, to qualify as an art car, it must be used for daily driving--for example, going to the supermarket or to visit friends. There are around 500 of these art cars that are currently road legal in the US.
Click through for some incredible images of these beasts, and be sure to check out the video to see Art Cars at the Burning Man festival--the cupcake cars ROCK!
Street-Legal Driving Sculptures
The 2008 Art Cars Festival
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Vehicle Modification - There is potential for artists and craftsmen to create unique, driveable works of art that can be used in daily life.
2. Alternative Transportation - The creation of street-legal driving sculptures could pave the way for a new category of sustainable, artistic transportation options.
3. Community-driven Innovation - Art cars festivals and events provide a platform for collaboration and creativity among artists, enthusiasts, and the general public.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Artistic vehicle modification could inspire new ideas and designs in the automotive industry.
2. Art - Opportunities exist for artists to explore the intersection of transportation and art in their work.
3. Event Planning - Art car festivals and events provide a unique opportunity for event planners to create engaging experiences for attendees.