In the musty halls of Fine Art and the critics, gallery owners and collectors who
walk them, there can often be felt a barely disguised disdain for the art of the
classic automobile.
Within the large population of Automotive Artists, especially in North America
and Britain, it has been difficult to find acceptance by the mainstream art
community. Perhaps many of the artists involved create illustrative portraits of
cars in styles that support auto racing fan merchandize more than what is
considered fine art. Some fit more easily into the areas of recreation, muscle
car, motor sport, NASCAR racing, or other thematic visual art. As such, these
gifted stylists and their work are considered commercial offshoots of these
areas. But there are many other automotive artists who’s work stands equal
with any traditional fine art. The only thing that marks this art apart is its
subject matter — one of the most ubiquitous and powerful icons of our society
– the classic automobile.
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It has been said that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts could be considered an interesting mixture of two other world-famous repositories of fine art: the Musee d’Orsay of Paris, and the British Museum of London. The people of Boston, and the city itself, are both strongly respectful and very supportive of the arts in general and of their fine arts museum specifically.
In an effort to make sure that this fine repository of the arts remains a leader in the field, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is in the midst of extensive renovations. The east wing of the facility has all but disappeared in the process of the ongoing demolition and ensuing reconstruction. The completion of this expansive grand addition to the museum is highly anticipated and is expected to be dedicated in 2010.
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