Road Works... 42 Years of Photographic Road Art is a photographic celebration of postwar cars and trains as American industrial design tried to capture the euphoria of Americans moving into the space and jet age. Its bold, bright colors and streamlined design had an impact around the world. Ron Dorson has been a photographer of the American road for over 40 years. His mission is to capture the spirit, romance and possibilities the new highway systems offered for adventure and mobility.
Dorson has a B.A. and M. A. in sociology. He is the author of two books on the Indianapolis 500, and has had numerous photo exhibits all over the West.
Dorson’s road credentials, which have inspired his work, including driving a taxi in New York City, and driving for Greyhound from 1976-1984, out of Salt Lake City, Reno, Elko, Flagstaff, Albuquerque, and Tucson. He was a limousine chauffer in Las Vegas for 16 years, and test-drove high performance cars and trucks for Roush.
On exhibit at Summerlin LIbrary from April 8 through June 22, 2025
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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