A Century in Motion - Part 1: How Cars Shaped and Were Shaped by Our World

  • 31 January 2026
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Since its invention, the automobile has never been a mere object. It has been a mirror, a catalyst, and at times a provocation – reflecting the world around it while quietly reshaping society in return. From the dawn of the 20th century to today, the car has absorbed the spirit of its time, translating cultural, artistic and social movements into form, motion and sound.

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