ArtRide: Where Mechanics Meet Masterpieces…
Words and photography by Kati Dalek (Kayadaek Photography)
Thursday is all about ArtRide, the official Wheels and Waves art exhibition. Hosted in the Biarritz skatepark, it’s where radical customs meet rare collectibles, surfboards mingle with sculpture, and the lines between motorcycle and art disappear entirely.
Inside and out, ArtRide pulses with creativity: live painting, photography, experimental builds, wild design. Add in live music, BMX demos, and spontaneous burnouts, and you’ve got an art show with oil under its nails and rubber on its soul. A true feast for the eyes — and for the curious heart.
Curated with care, this year’s showcase featured masterpieces by renowned artists, visionary builders, and collectors who live and breathe moto culture. Among them: surfboards shaped by legends like Malcolm Campbell, Jeff McCallum, Roger Hinds, and Tappy, plus in-house creations from UWL and Addiction. These weren’t just boards—they were slices of surf history.
Lumberjacks Father & Son added soul to the exhibit. In his Finistère workshop, Alan Rozek crafts wooden surfboards that honor forgotten shapes and rideable art. On display were ten handcrafted boards — each one a tribute to surfing’s roots.
Also featured: Jens Ochlich, whose photos from Palm Springs captured the faded dream of Americana. Against backdrops of mid-century architecture and desert skies, his lens offered a poetic counterpoint to the festival’s mechanical energy.
The exhibition also featured exclusive works from KIICHI, the Japanese designer behind the 2025 visual identity, known for his clean yet striking blend of modern graphics and traditional Japanese minimalism.
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Loved the Wheels n waves coverage. Especially the Bultaco motorcycles. I’ve had a 1976 Alpina 250 for decades and the one pictured is exactly the same.
Everything about this event is awesome. All the things I love
I don’t really see a connection between a Porche and skateboarding.
Lots of cool bikes though.