Moto Art Show, Bangalore - March 31-April 28, 2018

Moto Art Show has launched India's first gallery art exhibition dedicated to art inspired by motorcyclists and their experiences. The exhibition, called 'First of Its Name', is being held at the Peeple Tree Art Gallery in Bangalore from March 31 to April 28, 2018. 

The exhibition has been organized by Mallika Prakash - a biker and engineer turned motor artist and Nidhi Agarwal - an automobile designer. A total of 12 moto artists from various disciplines are showcasing their artworks. These include paintings, illustrations, film, performance and metal sculptures built using bike parts among others. Around 80 art pieces will be put on sale during the event. 

Hyderabad based artists (Instagram handles) @hamerred49 and @ironic88 are showcasing their illustrations and metal sculptures. @Headrush_art is a Delhi-based artist who does acrylic paintings inspired by his motorcycle journeys. He is joined by fellow Delhiite @Motartcycle who is a motorcycle designer by profession. Pranav Dinesh is also a designer who does detailed drawings of motorcycles. Chiranjith Barui is known for his paintings and so is Mumbai based Ganesh (@milesoncanvas).

@misfitmotorcles from Pune is showcasing their custom painted helmets at the show, while Archana Kumar is performing live at the opening party. Filmmakers and gallery owners Aigars are presenting their documentaries on the bike journeys they have undertaken over the years. The organizers will also have their paintings on display.