BMW ART MAKERS programme 2026 announces artist Lara Tabet and curator Yasmine Chemali as winners. A research-led artistic collaboration offering new perspectives on contemporary imagery, marking the bicentenary of photography from its invention by Nicéphore Niépce to its ongoing influence on contemporary artistic practice.

Fri Feb 06 10:01:00 CET 2026Press Release

+++ Artist Lara Tabet and curator Yasmine Chemali were selected by the jury to carry out their project “Le corps vitré” (Vitreous body) +++ The winning duo will receive €33,000 in financial support from BMW Group France, including a grant for the artist and curator, as well as a budget for research and production of the works +++ A budget is allocated for the production of the scenography for two exhibitions: the first at the Cloître Saint Trophime during ...

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BMW Group India and India Art Fair 2026 celebrate ten years of partnership. ‘The Future is Born of Art’ commission winner Afrah Shafiq showcases ‘A Giant Sampler’ across the India Art Fair façade. BMW Concept Speedtop on display at the BMW Collectors Lounge.

Thu Feb 05 12:07:00 CET 2026Press Release

BMW Group India returns as the presenting partner of the 17th edition of India Art Fair from 5 – 8 February 2026 at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, marking a decade of the brand’s enduring commitment to cultural engagements in India. India Art Fair is the leading platform showcasing modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia and convenes audiences to explore a record 135 exhibitors, including 94 commercial galleries, presented ...

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BMW celebrates the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar. A rolling masterpiece: David Hockney’s BMW Art Car presented in Doha as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour.

Tue Feb 03 09:26:00 CET 2026Press Release

BMW has been a global partner of Art Basel for over two decades, supporting visionary artistic voices across its shows. To mark the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, taking place from 3 to 7 February 2026, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, BMW will present David Hockney’s BMW Art Car (1995) in Doha, alongside an opening reception at the BMW Lounge, celebrating the enduring dialogue between contemporary art, innovation and mobility.

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