As the saying goes, all beautiful things come to an end. After seven-and-a-half years and twenty major museums, the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibition has come to an end.
June 27, 2025 — The Las Cruces Museum of Art Virtual Artist Talk with A.D. Cook. Hosted by Bryan Lee, Museum Curator of Education (Art).
Video: 46:51 LUSTER Art Talk On June 6th, I was honored to visit the Las Cruces Museum of Art for the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting Artist Reception. Bryan Lee, the Museum Curator of Education,
Portland • Las Cruces • Bowling Green — I am incredibly excited to share that this weekend, for the very first time ever in my artistic journey, my art is featured at three distinct and captivating exhibits, each taking place at different and unique venues across the United States. This incredible opportunity not only showcases my work in a way that I have long dreamed of but also allows me to connect with diverse audiences and fellow art enthusiasts in a deeply meaningful way.
I am truly honored to share that my Corvette artwork, “MOMENTUM,” which I meticulously created for inclusion in the prestigious National Corvette Museum as part of the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit, is now featured prominently in their esteemed 2024 Annual Report. This recognition marks a significant milestone in my artistic journey and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
Things To Do In Las Cruces “LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting,” a national-touring exhibit showcasing the leading realist and hyperrealist artists renowned for their striking portrayals of motor vehicles, will open May 23, 2025, at the
The LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit opened its doors in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the Museum of Art yesterday. This highly anticipated showcase will run impressively through August 16th, 2025, allowing art enthusiasts and the general public ample time to experience the intricate and striking depictions of vehicles within the realms of both realism and hyperrealism.
By Bianca Chavez ~ Published on May 14, 2025 Prepare to feast your eyes on the sleekest and most meticulously crafted depictions of motorized beauty, as the Las Cruces Museum of Art gears up to present “LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism
This national touring exhibition showcases more than 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s leading realist and hyperrealist artists, renowned for their striking portrayals of vintage classics, up to contemporary automobiles and motorcycles. Artists Reception with featured artists: June 6, from 5 – 7 p.m.
LUSTER arrived in culturally rich Lake Charles, Louisiana. LUSTER is an exhibit dedicated to the raw beauty of cars and motorcycles, captured in extraordinary detail. This art collection focuses on the things we admire, showcasing the lines, textures, and craftsmanship that make these machines timeless. Each piece invites you to appreciate the engineering and design in a way that’s as real as it gets.
With 2024 at a close, the LUSTER Art Exhibition showcasing realism and hyperrealism in contemporary automobile and motorcycle paintings featuring fifteen artists and sixty artworks, which opened on March 15th, 2024, has ended at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this past Sunday, January 5th. As the Corvette Museum packs up the exhibit and its accompanying artworks, I am excited to share that the LUSTER Exhibit will travel to two well-known museums this year.
It’s almost hard to believe that the LUSTER Exhibit at the National Corvette Museum is coming to a close, with only a month left to catch it live.
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