Bikes in Art

More than almost any other type of transport I can think of at the moment bikes are the subject of art projects all over the place.

It seems that some people can’t resist painting abandoned bikes in various colours in order to “brighten up” the streets, thereby making what was just an abandoned bike into a far more obvious abandoned bike, and making it utterly useless for anyone, when it could arguably have been refurbished into something that you could, you know, ride.

If they’re not doing that then the same people are using bikes as part of an emotionally charged exhibition break-up memorabilia. I can relate to this more, at least the story which goes with the bike is one where it’s actually ridden, and where it’s used as a way to deal with big emotions. Now that I can understand.

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