Bmw Art Cars
BMW Art Cars - three words that evoke the legendary link-up of car icons such as the BMW M1 and the BMW Z1, with world-famous artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons. Read on to see who designed which BMW model, how, and why. Learn about the history and artists of the BMW Art Car Collection, a series of 20 BMW cars transformed by famous painters, sculptors and photographers.
See the images and details of each art car, from Calder's 1975 3.0 CSL to Mehretu's 2024 M Hybrid V8. Learn about the BMW Art Car Project, which invites renowned artists to create works of art on BMW vehicles since 1975. See the photos and names of 20 official BMW Art Cars, as well as some unofficial ones, and their public display locations.
The history of the legendary BMW Art Cars | BMW.com
"The BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50 years of artistic freedom and visionary design. The 20 vehicles have become international icons, telling stories of society, technology, and performance," says Ilka Horstmeier, Board Member for Human Resources and Real Estate at BMW Group. The story of BMW Art Cars started in 1975, when the French racing driver and auctioneer Hervé Poulain came up with the idea of joining the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an artist-styled BMW.
Jochen Neerpasch, who was head of BMW Motorsport at the time, was completely on board with the idea, and the first BMW Art Car was born: a BMW 3.0 CSL in strong primary colours by the American sculptor Alexander. Learn about the history and the artists of the BMW Art Cars, a series of racing cars painted by renowned artists since 1975. Discover how visionary women like Jenny Holzer, Cao Fei and Julie Mehretu have transformed BMW M models into "rolling sculptures".
The history of the legendary BMW Art Cars | BMW.com
These BMW Art Cars Were Designed By Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons & Frank Stella Modern art masters turned classic BMWs into rolling works of art. BMW's art car collection celebrates its 50th anniversary with exhibitions of iconic models by andy warhol, jeff koons and more. Learn about the history and design of BMW's iconic Art Cars, from Calder's sculptural 3.0 CSL to Cao Fei's digital M6 GT3.
Discover how artists like Warhol, Hockney, and Koons transformed racing cars into moving canvases of expression and innovation. Explore the intriguing BMW Art Cars collection, where high.
