Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln Exhibits Local Artists

Much of the show extravagance of years past was missing from the show this time. We’ll talk more about that later. But there were still a few interesting experiments some automakers were trying on the show floor to attract consumers attention.

Lincoln set up an art exhibition to support the debut of its new MKT crossover vehicle. The gallery featured significant works by contemporary artists with local connections to the Detroit area. The exhibition was curated by Detroit artist and designer Brian Kritzman, who is currently a professor of Industrial Design at Wayne State University.

This collection both reflects and comments on the contemporary condition of humanity.

Lincoln provided a mini catalog of all the work along with each artists statement. Also included was a listing of local museums and galleries, and both a adults and kids art quiz with the prize being free tickets to the Detroit Institute of Arts. A representative at the show said that similar exhibitions would be staged at major auto shows around the country this year, each featuring artists from that area.