Brooklyn’s daring art collective MSCHF has reshaped two Lexus electrified cars into mesmerizing sculptures that mimic animated distortions. Imagine sheet metal behaving like soft clay, as the cars transform in ways that seem to defy logic. Unveiled at Chelsea Industrial in New York, these creations are on display from September 24th to 26th, 2026, coinciding with Armory Week.
Circle Car: A Journey with No End
The Circle Car takes the familiar Lexus RZ450e and manipulates its form into a seamless loop. Picture the nose joining the rear, crafting a ring in perpetual motion. The wheels grace its outer edges, while the cabin bends along the curve. This visual trickery upends traditional perceptions, showcasing how a car’s identity is tied to its proportions, as automobiles morph into surreal forms.
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Twisted Car: How These Vehicles Morph into Art
The Twisted Car, derived from the Lexus RX450h+, captivates with its dramatic longitudinal twist. The surface spirals around an unseen axis, dragging recognizable features into a dynamic dance. The twist freezes as if caught mid-transformation, turning the vehicle into a static revelation of movement. This is yet another example of how they morph in unexpected ways.
These ingenious ‘Form Cars’ challenge the notion of movement. Unlike traditional concept vehicles, they encapsulate speed within their very form, existing as kinetic art rather than transportation. They transform familiar automobiles into objects that express energy without having to move, showing how they evolve from transportation to art.
As you visit the MOTOMORPHOSIS exhibition, you’ll see the original RZ450e and RX450h+ set against their altered doubles, highlighting MSCHF’s imaginative prowess. Witness the innovative way these vehicles transform before your eyes.
Expect windows and body lines to follow their twisted counterparts. The exhibition invites you to explore this fascinating blend of reality and animation-inspired abstraction, as these cars morph in ways you never imagined.
Don’t miss this exclusive showcase, held at Chelsea Industrial from September 24th to 26th, 2026. This exhibition by MSCHF, sponsored by Lexus, breaks boundaries and brings creative elasticity to automotive design.
For more information, check the collaboration with @mschf.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Circle Car sculpture?
The Circle Car takes the familiar Lexus RZ450e and manipulates its form into a seamless loop. The nose joins the rear, crafting a ring in perpetual motion, which upends traditional perceptions of a car’s identity.
Where and when is the MSCHF exhibition held?
The exhibition is held at Chelsea Industrial in New York from September 24th to 26th, 2026.
How do the Form Cars challenge traditional concepts?
The Form Cars challenge the notion of movement by existing as kinetic art rather than transportation. They express energy without having to move, transforming familiar automobiles into objects of art.