By Brandes Elitch
All art and images courtesy and copyright Francois del Cloche
One of the joys of attending Retromobile (see Art and Retromobile) is that it’s not just a collection of cars, it’s a multimedia experience. There is a whole section of the hall dedicated to artists, sculptors, model-makers, dioramas, jewelry, posters, plaques, automobilia, photographs, mascots, racing trophies, and more. When I first started attending this show, around twenty years ago, it was pretty low-key. Today, there has been enormous price appreciation in the cars themselves, and by association, with the collectibles that seem to inevitably accompany them. I cannot think of a single “car guy” I know whose home does not have a few prints, posters, drawings, or photos on the wall reflecting their passion. The marvelous thing about art is that each piece is original and unique. Art is personal, very personal. [Read more…] about The Art of Francois de la Cloche