cover #19 vanmoof bikes

for this issue of purple, we asked four artists to reimagine vanmoof’s electric hybrid bicyclesas a personal accessory for the future. vanmoof’s high-tech minimalist bikes — fitted with an integrated power source and automated gears — are revolutionizing everyday mobility: an ultra-smooth, fashionable, and modern way to navigate the city. VANMOOF by MATHIAS KISS photography by OLIVIER ZAHM the paris-based artist/artisan and decorator meticulously silver-plated his cosmic electric hybrid bike. VANMOOF by NINA KRAVIZ photography by OLIVIER ZAHM style by SHEILA SINGLE the moscow-based electronic music producer, dj, and singer personalized her sonic black bike with stickers from her record label. VANMOOF by ANDRÉ SARAIVA photography by OLIVIER ZAHM the street and graffiti artist bombed and tagged his electric bike to create a moving extension of his paris studio and color palette. VANMOOF by MEI photography by BELLA NEWMAN the new york-based japanese nail artist miho kawajiri, a.k.a. mei, kawaï-ified…