# Artistic Bicycle Projects The Minneapolis Institute of Art Celebrates 100 Years with Art Bikes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-bikes References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/art-bikes-minneapolis-institute-of-arts-handsome-cycles.html) & [handsomecycles](http://handsomecycles.com/) People regularly reinterpret classic pieces of artwork, some by incorporating [pop culture figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), and now some are turning masterpieces into art bikes. The Minneapolis Institute of Art is celebrating its centennial anniversary with Handsome Cycles. I'm not sure if a 100 year anniversary means giving art, but that appears to be what's happening here. Local bicycle builder Handsome Cycles created three art bikes that represent three artistic pieces in two-wheeler form. This includes modern versions of the [Hans Ledwinka Tatra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-lego-briefcase) T-84 Four-Door Sedan (1948), Grainstack, Sun in the Mist by Claud Money (1891) and a 1969 Frank Stella Tahkt-i-Sulayman (Variation II). Artisans and designers including Dirt Design Graphics, KNOCK, TREAT AND COMPANY and [Peacock Groove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-incense-holder) were commissioned to help with this artsy endeavor. Each of the bicycles is also fully functioning and ridable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art Bikes:** Creating bicycles that reinterpret classic pieces of artwork, providing a unique and artistic mode of transportation. - **Collaborative Artisan Projects:** Engaging artisans and designers to collaborate on projects that merge art and functional products. - **Celebrating Milestones with Artistic Creations:** Using art and design to commemorate important anniversaries, such as the centennial celebration of an institution. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Integrating artistic designs into bicycles to create visually stunning and functional products. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art and design in various creative projects. - **Museum and Cultural Institutions:** Collaborating with artists and designers to create unique installations and exhibits that engage visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pride-Celebrating Bike Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-artist-series.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Nightsky-Inspired Tonal Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-one.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Limited-Edition Two-Speed Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twospeed-folding-bike.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Bicycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md)