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August 22, 2020–January 3, 2021
Jack Watkins, Watkins Motorworks, M001, 2018
Jens vom Brauck, JvB-moto, Ducati Pantah, 2010
Image courtesy of Jens vom Brauck
Satya Kraus, Kraus Motor Co., Achuma, 2020
Shinya Kimura, Chabott Engineering,
Aermacchi 350 Sprint "Il Drago", 1973,
Image courtesy of Menacing Ayu
Press release:
The Museum of Craft and Design showcases cutting-edge, custom motorcycles from around the globe.
The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) presents MOTO MMXX, opening August 22 and on view through January 3, 2020. Originally slated to open in May of 2020, MOTO MMXX was
delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MCD is implementing strict
protective measures, including sanitation stations and directional
signage to safely welcome visitors to view MOTO MMXX once the
state mandate is lifted. Masks will be required by everyone, including
children over two years old, to enter the museum. Beginning early
September, a virtual 360 recording of the exhibition will be available
at sfmcd.org. MOTO MMXX is a cutting-edge custom motorcycle exhibition showcasing innovative, international builders, such as Jens vom Brauck (Germany), Jack Watkins (Poland), Jay Wen (United Kingdom), and Kurosu Kaichiroh (Japan); as well as photos, sketches, and renderings that reveal the creative process behind these unique builds.
Further info:
The custom motorcycle scene has exploded over the past decade, transitioning from a fringe pursuit into a mainstream phenomenon. MOTO MMXX will display custom motorcycles that epitomize and represent the best contemporary examples of this resurgence. Featuring motorcycles from around the globe, MOTO MMXX showcases innovative international builders, cutting-edge custom motorcycles, as well as material samples, models, sketches, and renderings that unveil the creative process behind the final product.
Reflecting a broad range of techniques that builders employ, guest curator Hugo Eccles offers a glimpse behind the curtain of the custom motorcycle scene allowing visitors the ability to experience both the finished ‘design’ and the ‘craft’ behind the glossy machines. Eccles, an industrial designer and motorcycle builder renowned for his radical, future-forward designs, is the co-founder and director of Untitled Motorcycles–a design company that creates and builds custom motorcycles for both private clients and for factory brands such as Ducati, Triumph, Yamaha, and Zero. MOTO MMXX will challenge the audience’s perception of the traditional motorcycle and highlight possible directions that the industry is going, can go or should go. It will showcase the actors and supporting characters, who design and build contemporary custom motorcycles using both traditional crafts and state-of-the-art technologies.
Participating Builders:
‘Bibu’ Alex, DesmoBIBU; Jens vom Brauck, JvB-moto; Jason Cormier, Curtiss Motorcycles; Alex Earle, Earle Motors; Hugo Eccles, Untitled Motorcycles; Aaron & Shaun Guardado, Suicide Machine Co.; Kurosu Kaichiroh, Cherry’s Co.; Satya Kraus, Kraus Motor Co.; Ernest Lee, Combat Motors; Ronin; Joey Ruiter, J.Ruiter; J. Shia, Madhouse Motors; Shinya Kimura, Chabott Engineering; Walt Siegl, Siegl; Cristian Sosa, Sosa Metal Works; Kurt Walter, Icon 1000; Jack Watkins, Watkins Motorworks; Bill Webb, Huge Design; and Jay Wen, ETT.
Originally slated to open in May of 2020, MOTO MMXX was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MCD is implementing strict protective measures, including sanitation stations and directional signage to safely welcome visitors to view MOTO MMXX once the state mandate is lifted. Masks will be required by everyone, including children over two years old, to enter the museum. Beginning early September, a virtual-360 recording of the exhibition will be available for viewing.
Museum of Craft and Design
2569 Third Street,
San Francisco, CA
Viewfinder link:
Museum of Craft and Design articles
Styrous® ~ Sunday, September 1, 2020
