NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM® EXHIBIT VIEWS LIFE ON THE OPEN ROAD

Living Lost Photographs by Josh Kurpius opens Jan. 17

MILWAUKEE  – The 

Harley-Davidson Museum opens Living Lost Photographs by Josh Kurpius on Jan. 17, its newest exhibit featuring more than 30 original works by custom bike builder, rider and photographer Josh Kurpius. Living Lost is a presentation of photographs taken during a series of road trips across the country on a chopped 1977 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The images give an honest, open look at the uninhibited lifestyle of a group of nomadic bikers out to explore the American panorama.

“Josh’s photos embody the freedom and independence that is the very essence of Harley-Davidson,” said Bill Davidson, vice president of the

Harley-Davidson Museum. “His photographs give visitors a look into a world of exploration and camaraderie that only the open road can provide.”

From the stunning juxtaposition of a roaring Harley-Davidson next to a quiet countryside, to the uncensored look into the lives of a close group of friends, Kurpius captures the timeless enticement of a life lived on the road with his motorcycle. The photos not only depict the raw beauty of

America, but the beauty of the off-moments that reveal themselves in serendipitous ways. The vintage machines Kurpius and his friends ride can only go so far without refueling or needing maintenance, and they often find themselves stopping in places barely noticeable if restricted to the confines of a car.

The bike Kurpius rode on these adventures, a chopped 1977 Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster nicknamed “The Locust,” is being displayed in the Museum lobby during a portion of the exhibit. The exhibit opening coincides with

Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Gallery Night. Visitors receive free admission on Jan. 17 from 5-9 p.m. Living Lost runs through May 18 on the bridge between the Museum and Archives buildings.

Additional Living Lost Event

Living Lost Photography Exhibit Party with Josh Kurpius and Special Musical Guest

MountSalem in the Harley-Davidson Museum Garage

Saturday, Feb. 1; doors open at 8 p.m.; concert at 9:30 p.m.

Meet Josh Kurpius, view his exhibit at the Museum, and revel in the stripped-down psychedelic music of  Mount Salem. Cash bar. Tickets are $10, include admission to both the Museum exhibit and the

Mount Salem concert and are available on Feb. 1 at h-dmuseum.com and in the Museum lobby.

High-resolution photos, as well as interviews with Josh and the Museum’s curatorial staff, are available upon request.

About the  Harley-Davidson Museum

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Harley-Davidson Museum is located at 400 West Canal Street in Milwaukee and provides a glimpse of American history and culture like you’ve never seen it before – through the lens of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The Museum, a top destination in Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin, is open year-round and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area each year. The 20-acre campus offers abundant and free parking, and includes MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and The Shop. For information on the Museum’s galleries, exhibits, special events, tickets and more, visit h-dmuseum.com.