Recessionista Art Trunks

Vauxhall Art Car Boot 2009 Showcases Painted Autos

The Vauxhall Art Car Boot 2009 is a follow-up to last year’s success with the automotive art show.

Regular car booters Sir Peter Blake, Gavin Turk, Bob and Roberta Smith and Pam Hogg, were joined by Natasha Law, Donald Urquhart and Pearce & Ramsay for the funkiest art car boot fair around.

Now in its 5th year, and still one of the most exciting and diverse days out on the summer calendar, the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair announced its full line up of amazing artists, fashion designers, performers and rarities returning to the Old Truman Brewery this June. With old favourites and a selection of fresh young talent, this year’s Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair promises to be the best yet.

From Bob & Roberta Smith selling large scale versions of pound notes at inflated prices, to Donald Urquhart carrying out his unique brand of performance art, there is something to suit any collector’s pocket and a credit crunch beating selection of works from up and coming artists, making this the ultimate recessionista event.

Last year I was given a Peter Blake limited edition signed print - the bargain price of the purchase was £30. I cannot recommend this enough!

Automotive Art Shows
The popularity of automotive art shows, such as the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, presents an opportunity for car manufacturers and artists to collaborate and create unique and limited-edition art cars.
Affordable Art for Collectors
The trend of offering affordable art at events like the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair creates an opportunity for emerging artists to gain exposure and establish a following while allowing new collectors to start their art collections without breaking the bank.
Performance Art in Public Spaces
The inclusion of performance art at the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair creates a trend for artists to not only showcase their works but also to interact with their audience in public spaces, paving the way for artists in other industries to do the same.

Who This Affects Most

Automotive Industry
Car manufacturers can leverage events like the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair to collaborate with artists and showcase the versatility of their cars as a medium for art, encouraging further appreciation and customization.
Art Industry
The affordable art trend presented by events like the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair creates an opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their works and break into the art industry while enabling new collectors to start their collections.
Performance Art Industry
The trend of showcasing performance art in public spaces at events such as the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, opens up new opportunities for performance artists to reach wider audiences and showcase their talents outside of traditional venues.
SCORE
2.4 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 52%
Activity 13%
Freshness 8%

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