Italy vs. England = America

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Alfa Romeo’s new lucky clover, and Jaguar’s new snarling kitten battle for the hearts of America’s dwindling sport sedan buyers, and everyone’s a winner.

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Talking Art, Cars, and Art Cars with John Baldessari

John Baldessari BMW M6 GTLM Art Car #19.
John Baldessari BMW M6 GTLM Art Car #19.

“I was into street racing when I was young,” Baldessari admits dryly. “Building cars, racing, working with people who could implement my ideas.” But when asked if he sees this kind of creation as a precursor to his work as an artist, he demurs. “I don’t think so. They’re separate things.” Though, he adds, “As a culture, we’re not fascinated by slowness. We’re fascinated by speed.”

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