Art Bikes for the Lance Armstrong Foundation

During these long, hot July nights with slim pickings on tv, I’ve been tuned into the Tour de France. Thanks goodness I like to cycle and have a general appreciation for what these guys are going through. Not to mention the sheer beauty of both the landscape and the peloton. Gorgeous. Plus, the drama of the competition is hard to match. Better than watching crappy sit-com reruns and mindless reality shows.

In that spirit, I am excited to share this collaboration between art and cycling:

Lance Armstrong and Nike® have united to launch the STAGES Project, a global art exhibition to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Over twenty renowned artists have donated their time and creativity to express the LIVESTRONG message and raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which is committed to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer.

The exhibition opens at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris on July 17 before traveling to the US this fall (I believe it will go to Miami). All work is available for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Pictured below is a preview of what Damien Hirst has compiled for STAGES. The U.K. artist has contributed work that features butterflies on the frame and wheels making for a really interesting addition to what is in store.

   

Also contributing to the project are famed artists (and artPark favs) Yoshimoto Nara, Marc Newson, Andreas Gursky and Aaron Young. Without even seeing it, I know I will covet the Yoshimoto Nara bike. I can only imagine what the reactions would be if I rolled up to the start of my next triathlon on that one.

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[Rob]

For a little preview of some of the bikes, go here:
http://supertouchart.com.s39439.gridserver.com/2009/07/13/parislance-armstrongs-supertouch-curated-trek-art-bikes-come-to-life-in-the-window-of-colette/