Velocypedia: A contemporary art exhibition about bicycle passion and sustainable transportation
International exhibition Velocypedia introduces works of artists, designers, craftspeople, and fans of cycling – everything inspired by the most known mode of transport powered by human force – the bicycle. The bicycle plays a main role as a symbol of sustainable mobility, providing unlimited pleasure and unusual functions.
The aim of the exhibition is to promote everyday cycling and at the same time to highlight the problems of transportation in big cities in 21st century. Other important topics of the exhibition include criticism of the negative impacts of automobilism and the occupancy of public spaces for car expansion.
A bike ride should be full of unlimited freedom, nevertheless in Prague it is often a fight for survival in the stream of motorized transport. The exhibition is an appeal to the Prague City municipality to systematically solve this unpleasant situation for cyclists.
The Velocypedia exposition in the NTK Gallery introduced more than 50 artistic projects (sculptures, installations, paintings, photography, film, and comics), design and simple do-it-yourself creativity. All the works are now presented online.
The exhibition was held in Prague, Czech Republic, from May 4th till May May 24th 2011.
Curators: Lenka Kukurová & Milan Mikuláštík
Contact: velocypedia@gmail.com
Mariana Alasseur - Parking, 2011
Mariana Alasseur - Prague Cactus, 2011
Alena Anderlová - Cyclist, 60x70cm, Oil painting on canvas, 2007
Conrad Armstrong - I am the Enemy, 2011 / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62K6MCIUVhY
Michal Cimala - Harpbike, 2010 / http://www.vimeo.com/23435606
Patrik Čabla - Carriers, 2010
Olga Dubská - Chain Scooter, 2011
De Ardoise - The Tyreweb, 2008
Markéta Držmíšková - Make the Energy to Spotlight the Public Monuments, 2011 Prototype
Viktor Frešo - Tyre, 2008
Václav Girsa - Burning Car, Oil painting on cavas, 2x3 m, 2010
![Patrik Hábl+[a.ha.] - Bike Coated in Wool, 2011](http://carbusters.org/files/2011/07/013_IMG_0079.JPG)
Patrik Hábl+a.ha. - Bike Coated in Wool, 2011
Helena Hladilová - Bike-Brush, 2011
Tomáš Hlavenka - Cars, granite, 2010
Matyáš Chochola - Cogito Ergo Sum, 2011
Krištof Kintera - There Is No Way To Go Now, 2007 Courtesy of Švestka Galllery, Prague
Krištof Kintera - Fatal Egoist I, 2007 Courtesy of Švestka Galllery, Prague
Svatopluk Klimeš - Bike Line, 90x80 cm, canvas, velvet, fire, ash, 2011
Svatopluk Klimeš - With a Speed of Light Solar Powered Sculpture, 2011
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