Yesterday the New York Times published a story on former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne's latest project. No, it's not another album with Brian Eno. And, sadly, it's not a some plan to reform the Talking Heads (What a plan that would be!)
Byrne, an avid biker, designed nine bike racks that incorporate a theme/trademark of the particular part of New York City they were nailed into. The dollar sign bike rack stands in the Wall street neighborhood. The high heel bike rack was installed uptown, near all the chic boutiques and department stores like Bergdorf Goodman.
This adds Byrne to my list of eco-freindly musicians. Bike more, drive less. And in the words of Byrne himself, "It’s a little faster than walking."
Top row, left to right: MoMA, Olde Times Square and Villager
Middle row, left to right: Coffee Cup, Wall Street and Ladies’ Mile
Bottom row, left to right: Hipster, Chelsea and Jersey.
My personal fav is the one titled Jersey in the shape of a car geniously located near the Lincoln Tunnel entrance, which leads out to New Jersey. Got any ideas for others?
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I vote chelsea - the viewer in front of the gallery. Damn, he is so good!
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Coming from the only person who rejoices the gas prices get higher and higher (then everyone will have to ride a bike and we will finally rid ourselves the the worst invention evr - the car), David gets 10 stars from me!
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How about a big head to go in front of the Trump Towers?
Adevil with a chefs hat for Hell's Kitchen?
Silhouette of James brown singing into a mike for The Apollo?
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I like the commemoration of Times Square's true history - before it got Disney-fied.
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The "Old Times Square" looks nice!Would have liked to see the reforming of Talking Heads!
Byrne/Eno just released the album "Everything That Happens Will Happen Today".
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I propose a bike rack in the shape of a bike helmet. So many riders seem to be forgetting to wear one. It would be a nice mnemonic device for everybody.
Before I learned who designed them, I'd seen a few of these racks and thought they were clever enough. The number of hits they get on Google suggests they might also cure the common cold. What I'd like to know is: what make of bike earned the David Byrne seal of approval (top photo)? I'm in the market for a two-wheeler and open to suggestions.
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David Byrne needs a MOG page. Petey, then we could ask him that fine question ourselves. Too bad the picture is a bad angle and we can't see the frame/logo. I also applaud you helmet bike rack idea. I was thinking of a pigeon shaped one for the Central Park area. Then I was thinking about how much this is a better idea than those decked-out cows, which didn't really serve any legit purpose.
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I LOVE the dog!!! Who am I kidding?? I love them all ... coolest idea EVER!! :)
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The Hipster and Old Times Square ones do it for me...what a great idea! I HAVE to drive to work, but I bike all the time just for fun and to get around....it keeps you in great shape too. Petey...just do yourself a favor and don't be tempted to buy one of those "box bikes" you can get at Target and Wal-Atrocity for like 99 bucks...they're crap and not worth it. Spend a few hundred if you can and get a decent brand like Trek or Jamis or Specialized...whatever. Talk to the dudes at a LOCAL bike shop...not Sports Authority or whatever...and they'll set you up with the best bike for you for the money you have. And since it seems you live in NYC, buy a couple of Kryptonite brand locks...
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Hey! Nice rack!
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Nice one, Mike!
Is it sad that I don't even own a bike? As far as transportation goes they would serve me little purpose, as I live far away from just about anything of consquequence (one of the downers of suburban life). Exercise/recreation wise, it's just never been my favorite activity.
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really thinking the high heeled shoe is nice, but laughing at mikes comment quite abit
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Petey, I can help you with the bike question. Do you live in NYC? If so a krypotonite lock will not be enough.
See:
http://www.neistat.com/movies/bikethief/index.htm
But my brother might start up a bike shop in Brooklyn so let me know.
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I would be a bit nervous chaining my bike to the dollar sign. It would tip would-be honest people off to the potential street value of my human-powered ride.
Going a step further, maybe a bike rack in the silhouette of dog poo would act as a good deterrent to would-be thieves.