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Toyism | Xippez & Dejo | 2016/2025 | Polyester/Acrylic | 200 x 300 x 50 cm | Hoofdstraat, Grolloo
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When you think of sidecar races at the Assen circuit, the iconic Dutch sidecar duo Streuer & Schnieders inevitably comes to mind. On one side of this piece stands Egbert Streuer, the masterful rider. Beside him is the ever-driven passenger Bernard Schnieders. This golden duo made history by becoming three-time world champions, but their greatest triumph was winning the Assen TT in ’87. They secured this victory in pouring rain before no less than 140,000 spectators. Even a runaway horse joined in to celebrate their success. And that iconic moustache—doesn’t it remind us of something...?
On the other side of the sculpture, …
Toyism | Xippez & Dejo | 2016/2025 | Polyester/Acrylic | 200 x 300 x 50 cm | Hoofdstraat, Grolloo
Public Attraction
When you think of sidecar races at the Assen circuit, the iconic Dutch sidecar duo Streuer & Schnieders inevitably comes to mind. On one side of this piece stands Egbert Streuer, the masterful rider. Beside him is the ever-driven passenger Bernard Schnieders. This golden duo made history by becoming three-time world champions, but their greatest triumph was winning the Assen TT in ’87. They secured this victory in pouring rain before no less than 140,000 spectators. Even a runaway horse joined in to celebrate their success. And that iconic moustache—doesn’t it remind us of something...?
On the other side of the sculpture, we see the Texan cowboy Kevin Schwantz with his legendary number 34. Also depicted are the motorcycle enthusiasts who attend the TT. Over the past 90 years, this event has grown into an international success that attracts countless visitors. The heads on the exterior progress from small to large, symbolising the increasing number of spectators.
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