Tag Archives: Cars

1979: Westside Dreams

Posted on August 2, 2020 by corvusfugit

Daniel Salazar: Westside Dreams (1979) This photo shows the National Chicano Dance Theater posing in front of the Denver skyline in 1979, I think probably as part of a promotional shoot for Daniel Valdez’s play Zoot Suit, which debuted that … Continue reading →

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1937: Local 174

Posted on December 15, 2019 by corvusfugit

This mural showing the early history of UAW local 174 was painted by Walter Speck and Barbara Wilson in 1937 and originally hung in the local’s union hall at 2730 Maybury Grand St., in Detroit, Michigan. After moving with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1930's, 20th Century, Art, Barbara Wilson, Cars, Labor, Libraries, Murals, Painting, Strikes, Unions, USA, Walter Reuther, Walter Speck | Leave a comment

1919: Ireland in Chains

Posted on March 23, 2019 by corvusfugit

On July 4, 1919, American supporters of Irish independence crashed the Independence Day parade in Washington D.C. Their participation had been officially banned by the parade organizers because Ireland was not a “fully accredited” nation, but—undeterred—they decorated a car and … Continue reading →

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1990: Monte Carlo

Posted on March 6, 2018 by corvusfugit

Robert Bechtle: Working Proof 2 for Albany Monte Carlo (1990)

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1990's, 20th Century, Architecture, Art, Cars, Printmaking, Robert Bechtle, USA | 3 Comments

1974: Junker

Posted on February 28, 2018 by corvusfugit

Mark Jay Hook: Scale model of a 1974 Plymouth (2017) (source)

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1957: Jaguar

Posted on January 18, 2018 by corvusfugit

Leslie Carr: D-Type Jaguar at Le Mans 1957 (1957)

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1976: Bel Air

Posted on December 1, 2017 by corvusfugit

Langdon Clay: Charlie Robert’s campaign car, Chevrolet Bel Air, Hoboken, NJ, 1976

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2008: Between Life and Death

Posted on November 25, 2017 by corvusfugit

Gonzalo Lebrija: Entre La Vida y La Muerte (2008)

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1986: Vehicle / Terrain

Posted on November 19, 2017 by corvusfugit

Gary Siebel: City Car (c. 1985) From Harold Blank’s Wild Wheels (1994)

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1968: Go With the Winner

Posted on November 4, 2017 by corvusfugit

1968 Hot Wheels Mustang

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