BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of the SLAB
Chapter 2
Houston whimsy art cars
Chapter 3
Where two car worlds collide
YOUR GOAL
Master of Slabs and art cars
Ch 2 · Houston whimsy art cars
futura Houston Art Cars and Slabs
Slow, low, and bangin', slow, low, and bangin', Poppin' neon trunks on the avenue!
futura A whimsical monument built from recycled materials serves as the spiritual home for Houston's Art Car culture.
futura Houston hosts the oldest and largest Art Car Parade in the world, celebrating creative expression on wheels.
Fun Fact
Singing fish: The 'Sashimi Tabernacle Choir' art car features over 250 singing fish that are fully operated by a custom computer program.
Glossary
art car (noun)
A vehicle that has been modified or decorated as a form of personal artistic expression. In 1984, Ann Harithas curated a Houston exhibition that helped legitimize these customized vehicles as contemporary art.
A vehicle that has been modified or decorated as a form of personal artistic expression. In 1984, Ann Harithas curated a Houston exhibition that helped legitimize these customized vehicles as contemporary art.
Quiz
What popular novelty item covers the exterior of the famous 'Sashimi Tabernacle Choir' art car?
Quiz
In what year was the very first Houston Art Car Parade held, featuring just 40 cars?
Quiz
What everyday object was glued all over the famous 1984 'Fruitmobile' created by artist Ann Harithas?
Quiz
How many spectators does the annual Houston Art Car Parade typically attract to the city streets today?
Quiz
Which vehicle served as the base for the famous singing-fish car, the 'Sashimi Tabernacle Choir'?
Quiz
Which Houston folk art monument, built from recycled bricks and tractor parts, organizes the annual Art Car Parade?
Quiz
Who spent 26 years building the whimsical Orange Show monument using found objects in Houston?