ART + DESIGN

The Magnolia Four – a 100 Year Motorcycle

Motorcycle designer JT Nesbitt, lately of Curtiss Motorcycles, is branching out into new-old territory with his latest design.  As a fan of the design of vintage motorcycles, and a vintage bike owner/rider, he's long pondered how one could make a successfully modern motorcycle that pushed the right emotional and aesthetic buttons for enthusiasts of vintage machines.  He's been talking about this for years in fact, sharing sketches and ideas with his peers, honing in on what might work in practice, with intention of limited production.  As an…

First Handbuilt Invitational LA 2024

The Handbuilt ethos aims to inspire people "to work with their hands, and try…

Freedom Means Truckin’ On His Trike

"Everything becomes a major obstacle when you're in a wheelchair. But you have…

The Motorcycle Portraits: Conrad Leach

"Everybody is constantly trying to capture this lightning in a bottle around…

From Billet to Bonneville: Sergio Bayarri

Both the Flyer and Jerry are fast sporting motorcycles with superb roadholding,…

Kingston Custom: Oehlerking’s Magic Machines

"I see lots of possibilities for the future, there will always be special…

The Motorcycle Portraits: Jamie Nelson

If you mash up Marylin Minter's glitter, '70s era Oui and Easyriders magazines…

In the Darkness: Langdon Clay’s Cars, NYC 1974-76

"I picked the cool designs, but rusting out and banged up. Since things were…

The Artisans of Rome’s Ottodrom

The art of the Galleria Borghese is nicely complemented by the modern classics…

The Motorcycle Portraits: Anne-France Dautheville

"I rode a motorcycle around the world, around Australia, around South America,…

Art of Ride – Bernard Testemale

Art of Ride explores the connection between folks who love vehicles and folks…