Passione Italiana - MODA's inaugural exhibit - showcases the fusion of form and function inherent to Italian motorcycle design. Featuring 11 bikes from the last 50 years, Design of the Italian Motorcycle is presented in conjunction with a dynamic mixed media environment which encourages viewers to explore Italy's design influence throughout all mediums.

Passione Italiana: Design of the Italian Motorcycle
March 20 - June 13
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The 11 bikes are presented courtesy of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. This stunning collection includes the finest creations from MV Agusta, Ducati, Bimota and Moto - Morini. Curated by Joe Remling of ai3, Inc., Passione Italiana artfully examines the Italian mindset of "la bella figura", or the creation of a beautiful image. On March 31, Remling will be onsite to provide guided tours of the entire exhibit.

In celebration of its 18^th anniversary, MODA has moved to a stunning space just off Peachtree Street. Now found in the heart of the arts, the Museum of Design Atlanta offers nearly 6,000 square feet of sunlit exhibition space, providing an exploration of style and substance, and adding an innovative, urban angle to Midtown's Peachtree Corridor. With the relocation and their intriguing list of upcoming exhibits, MODA hopes to become "everybody's museum", a place where all can explore their creativity. Upcoming exhibits include Water Dream - an exploration of bathroom architecture - and a 25-year retrospective of AIDS posters.