Feb 23, 2017 1 min read Arts & Culture

Ride Or Die: Art Exhibition and Bike Meet-Up

Miguel Luciano’s Double-Phantom/Entro-P.R. and Pa-lan-te, 2017 [“Pa’lante, siempre pa’lante” or “Forward, always forward” was the mantra of the Young Lords Party, a Puerto Rican activist group] (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)

Ride or DieWhen: On view February 2nd – March 5thWhere: BRIC Arts | Media House, 647 Fulton StreetWhat: An exhibit of new artwork by Miguel Luciano

Brooklyn-based, multi-media artist Miguel Luciano explores issues of Puerto Rican cultural identity, history, and politics. BRIC commissioned Luciano to create a new series of sculptures composed of customized vintage Schwinn bicycles that question the colonial relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico while celebrating the traditions of New York City Puerto Rican bike clubs.

Miguel Luciano’s 51′ (se acabaron las promesas) [the promises are over] and Puerto Rican Flag in Black and White, 2017 (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)

BKLYN Bike Meet-Up
When: Saturday February 25th 2 to 5pm
Where: City Point, 445 Albee Square West (Enter at 330 Flatbush Extension)
What: City Point and Bric Art host a BKLYN Bike Meet-up
The BKLYN Bike Meet Up is a community art event celebrating artist Miguel Luciano’s current exhibition at Bric House. Join local Puerto Rican Bike Clubs and bike enthusiasts as they celebrate bike culture and showcase their customized rides. The event will feature Latin American-inspired food, music, and an Instagram contest giving away 10 Schwinn bicycles. There will also be family workshops, a bike maintenance workshop, and a bike advocacy presentation by Transportation Alternatives.