Chris Burden: Metropolis II Short

As mentioned last month, Chris Burden's nearly-completed Metropolis II, is set to debut at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art very soon. We can't wait to experience this assembly of art and automobile in person, as we anticipate it to be a profound collision upon the senses.

"The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California...

...less than a hundred were made. My father spent three years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion-

It is his fault he didn't lock the garage."

One of the most memorable automotive scenes in the history of film. From John Hughes' (RIP) 1986 movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

OoooooooooohYeaaaah.

JConcepts 2011 IFMAR Worlds Reel

A great montage of the 2011 IFMAR Electric Off Road Championships in Vassa, Finland from our friends at JConcepts.

Customization at MOCA: Art in the Streets

Amongst the 30+ year survey of graffiti and related works at MOCA's Art in the Streets exhibit, are several customized automobiles by Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf and Mister Cartoon. The groundbreaking show, curated by Jeffrey Deitch, Roger Gastman and Aaron Rose, closes August 8, 2011.

Photos via designboom©2011

Depth of Speed: Tale of Three Cars

Another great short from HBTV and Josh Clason's Depth of Speed series, this time with LA's own Mark Arcenal of Fatlace. Via Hypebeast/HBTV©2011:

Throughout the majority of Josh Clason’s Depth of Speed series, he’s had the opportunity to feature and interview an eclectic mix of personalities largely unknown outside our circles. However, this week, a trip to California speaks with a familiar name in Fatlace‘s Mark Arcenal. Founder of brand and retailer Fatlace, Mark Arcenal’s experience outside of the automotive world has extended to the likes of Nike. We speak with Arcenal about his love of vintage cars as well as his automotive history.

PLINC Catalog

We're huge fans of the boys (and girls) over at House Industries in Yorklyn, Delaware. Their latest project, the digitization of the overwhelming Photo-Lettering (PLINC) archives, has been online for a few months now. If you're a designer, be sure to go check it out...and be sure to sign up for their new printed PLINC catalog.

Above images House Industries © 2011

Michael Leon/Stacks Turbo Series Skateboards

Our friend Roger Leonard of RALDesignwerks recently reminded us about a great series of skateboard graphics released last Summer by Stacks. Taking a visual cue from a variety of motorsport references and liveries, as well as decal sheets from static model kits, Creative Director Michael Leon assembled a memorable collection of decks and tees.