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Artist Transforms Fire-Damaged Porsches into Stunning Glass Altars

1/26/2026

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Artist Ben Tuna transforms burned vintage Porsches from the L.A. fires into stained glass sculptures.
After acquiring five damaged cars, he uses salvaged glass from decommissioned churches to create the pieces.
His first project, a 1965 Porsche 356, took months to complete while he wore respirators to avoid harmful ash.
Tuna aims to honor the design legacies of the cars and glass, viewing the sculptures as altars of remembrance.

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Story summary

Artist Ben Tuna transforms burned vintage Porsches from the L.A. fires into stained glass sculptures.
After acquiring five damaged cars, he uses salvaged glass from decommissioned churches to create the pieces.
His first project, a 1965 Porsche 356, took months to complete while he wore respirators to avoid harmful ash.
Tuna aims to honor the design legacies of the cars and glass, viewing the sculptures as altars of remembrance.