David Byrne from the music group Talking Heads partnered with New York’s Department of Transportation to develop and install novelty bike racks in Brooklyn and Manhattan. As Wallpaper Magazine pointed out, Byrne is a huge fan of cycling and submitted his ideas to the DOT which accepted his concept of graphic shapes for particular areas of the city. We love finding stories like this. They present innovative ways to beautify cities through conventional items that already exist within cities – i.e., bike racks!

Byrnes’ rack creations are spread through the two boroughs and follow an appropriate theme depending on their landmark location. For example, Ladies Mile has a rack shaped like a high heel; The Villager has one shaped like a dog; and Wall Street has the fun yet obvious dollar sign. Next time you’re in New York be on the look out for them. They’re scheduled to be in place for just a year, but we’re sure more collaborations like this will pop up throughout the city. Click Read More for additional information and photos. Also be sure to check out Wallpaper’s full article on the subject.

David Byrne’s Website
About the Bike Racks & their Locations
Wallpaper Magazine on David Byrne

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