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"BMW ART CARS – 20 ARTISTS, 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION. REUNITED AT BMW WELT." Record exhibition of all BMW Art Cars: 29 July to 31 August 2026 at BMW Welt in Munich.

Tue May 05 14:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

For the first time ever, the entire BMW Art Car Collection will be reunited at home in Munich. Titled “BMW ART CARS – 20 ARTISTS, 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION. REUNITED AT BMW WELT”, the exhibition will present all 20 Art Cars together in one location for the first time, from 29 July to 31 August 2026. The opening ceremony will take place on 28 July. The exhibition within the iconic BMW Welt architecture brings together the “rolling sculptures” from Alexander ...

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BMW Art Car World Tour expands to new frontiers: Historic debut in Romania and return to Stockholm. BMW Art Car #1 by Alexander Calder at RAD Art Fair and BMW Art Car by Julie Mehretu #20 at Market Art Fair.

Fri Apr 17 16:20:14 CEST 2026Press Release

The BMW Art Car World Tour continues its global journey with two significant new chapters: a historic debut in Romania at RAD Art Fair (23–26 April), marking the first-ever presentation of Alexander Calder's pioneering BMW Art Car #1 (1975) in the country, and a fifth consecutive partnership with Market Art Fair in Stockholm (24–26 April), featuring the BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu. With more than 55 stops already completed since March 2025, these ...

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20th edition of “Staatsoper für alle” on 23–24 May 2026 on Bebelplatz. Live broadcast of “Nabucco” and an open air concert with Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Berlin – free admission thanks to BMW.

Mon Apr 13 11:01:57 CEST 2026Press Release

The Staatsoper Unter den Linden and BMW invite the public to a special Pentecost weekend on 23 and 24 May 2026. This year’s “Staatsoper für alle” marks its 20th edition – two decades of one of Berlin’s largest and most beloved open air classical music events. At one of the city's most beautiful and historically significant squares, Bebelplatz, Berliners and visitors from around the world are once again invited to experience opera and concerts outdoors, ...

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Northern Europe’s largest BMW Art Car Exhibition opens at Classic Car House in Denmark. Eleven iconic BMW Art Cars and original artist models merge the worlds of culture and motorsports.

Thu Apr 02 13:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous series, Classic Car House and BMW bring one of the most significant intersections of art and mobility to Denmark. From 27 March to 21 June 2026, Classic Car House (CCH) in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, will host an exceptional exhibition of the legendary BMW Art Car Collection – presenting eleven BMW Art Cars.

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BMW Classics 2026: London Symphony Orchestra to perform Holst’s 'The Planets' at Trafalgar Square on 13 June 2026. Free open-air concert featuring an all-british programme conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano can be enjoyed from selected BMW models.

Thu Mar 19 11:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

BMW Group and the London Symphony Orchestra present the fourteenth BMW Classics in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square on Saturday 13 June at 4pm – a free open-air concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, also streamed worldwide on YouTube, Facebook, and into selected BMW cars.

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A cultural icon premieres in Asia: Rauschenberg’s BMW Art Car at Art Basel Hong Kong. Celebrating the Art Car World Tour, the artist’s centennial, and BMW’s long term partnership with Art Basel.

Wed Mar 11 10:01:00 CET 2026Press Release

As long-term partner of Art Basel for more than two decades, BMW presents Robert Rauschenberg's BMW 635CSi Art Car of 1986, celebrating the centennial of the artist’s birth. On the occasion, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, Rauschenberg's iconic car will be presented for the first time ever in Asia.

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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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BMW Art Car #20: Final Workshop of the African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) in Cape Town. With Lead Artists The Otolith Group – Public Screening and Talk in Cooperation with Chimurenga.

Thu Jan 22 13:00:00 CET 2026Press Release

As part of Julie Mehretu’s ongoing BMW Art Car project, the African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) was launched in April 2025 by the internationally renowned painter in collaboration with Emmy-nominated film producer Mehret Mandefro and the BMW Group. The initiative brings together artists and filmmakers from across Africa and the diaspora to explore new forms of creation and cultural dialogue in workshops led by internationally renowned artists.

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Rétromobile Paris: Celebrating 50 Years of the BMW Art Car Collection. The BMW Art Car World Tour continues in 2026, kicking off in Paris, at one of the world’s most prestigious classic car shows.

Wed Jan 21 12:37:00 CET 2026Press Release

The BMW Art Car World Tour, a celebration of the fusion between art and automotive innovation, marked the 50th anniversary of the BMW Art Car Collection in 2025 with an extraordinary journey across five continents. Featuring over 45 stops in more than 30 countries, the tour captivated hundreds of thousands of visitors with its iconic collection of 20 BMW Art Cars, each a masterpiece created by some of the world’s most renowned artists. As the curtain falls ...

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BMW presents the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. India's first and largest international exhibition of contemporary art is curated by Nikhil Chopra and HH Art Spaces.

Fri Dec 19 11:37:18 CET 2025Press Release

Since its very first edition in 2012, BMW has been an official partner of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB). For the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Kochi Biennale Foundation is curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces featuring 66 artists projects from more than 25 countries. The biennale opened to the public on 12 December 2025 and will last for a period of four months.

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The call for applications for the 2026 edition is now open. To mark the bicentenary of Nicéphore Niépce's invention of photography, BMW Group France is launching the call for applications for the fifth edition of BMW ART MAKERS, its patronage programme dedicated to emerging creativity and contemporary imagery.

Mon Dec 08 12:24:39 CET 2025Press Release

+++ Each year, the BMW ART MAKERS programme supports an artist-curator duo in the creation and installation of an art project +++ The artist and the curator each receive a grant, as well as a budget for research and production of the works that will be presented in two exhibitions at the Rencontres d'Arles and Paris Photo +++ The call for applications is open until 31 December 2025. The jury will announce the winning duo in January 2026 +++

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BMW Art Car World Tour goes Italy: ADI Design Museum celebrates 50 years of BMW Art Car Collection. Exhibition displays eight of the iconic "rolling sculptures” in Milan.

Thu Nov 27 14:40:00 CET 2025Press Release

The BMW Art Car World Tour is set to arrive in Milan at the ADI Design Museum, marking a major milestone in the celebration of five decades of artistic innovation. From 4 December 2025 to 8 January 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to experience eight iconic BMW Art Cars designed by internationally renowned artists such as Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jeff Koons. Having previously travelled to Art Basel Hong Kong, Le Mans ...

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African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) on display at the Marrakech International Film Festival. BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu presented alongside selected works by AFMAC lead artists.

Wed Nov 26 15:28:00 CET 2025Press Release

The African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) is set to arrive in Marrakech following the successful completion of its first workshops with African filmmakers and visual artists in Lagos, Tangier, and Nairobi. Continuing her BMW Art Car project, the AFMAC initiative was launched in April this year by internationally renowned artist Julie Mehretu, in collaboration with Emmy-nominated film producer Mehret Mandefro and BMW. As the long-term mobility ...

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Maurizio Cattelan receives the Preis der Nationalgalerie 2026. BMW supports the award since 2006, underlining its vision that artistic thinking inspires innovation and social change.

Wed Nov 05 12:00:00 CET 2025Press Release

The Preis der Nationalgalerie 2026 will be awarded to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The prize honours one of the most influential contemporary artists, who will be represented in Germany for the first time with a solo exhibition. His works, which range from sculpture and installation to conceptual practice, are characterised by sharp humour, bitter seriousness, and a profound reflection on social structures.

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Amaya Suberviola wins 40th edition of the Premio BMW de Pintura. BMW Group celebrates four decades of art, culture and commitment in Spain.

Tue Nov 04 13:49:00 CET 2025Press Release

Navarran artist Amaya Suberviola has won the 40th Premio BMW de Pintura for her work "ST25061 (Coger una pestaña con los dedos)" (Catching an eyelash with your fingers). In the Digital Art category, the award went to Madrid-based Chino Moya for his audiovisual piece "Metapope".

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BMW France presents the exhibition “Crossing the Missing Fragment” and unveils unreleased works at Paris Photo from 13 to 16 November 2025, under the Grand Palais’s dome.

Fri Oct 17 11:45:00 CEST 2025Press Release

+++ As official partner of Paris Photo for 23 years, BMW France supports creation with a durable partnership dedicated to contemporary creation and the visual arts +++ Each year, BMW presents a new exhibition designed by a pair of artist-curators selected through the BMW ART MAKERS programme +++ During the fair, as a VIP programme partner, BMW provides a fleet of electrified vehicles to accompany the curators, artists, and guests +++

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BMW is official partner of Frieze London. On the occasion of the BMW Art Car World Tour the 14th BMW Art Car by David Hockney is on display at The Peninsula London.

Tue Oct 07 13:57:00 CEST 2025Press Release

From October 15 to 19, Frieze London and Frieze Masters will return to London’s Regent’s Park. As one of Frieze’s long-standing global partners since 2004, BMW honours the artistic work of David Hockney as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour and provides VIP shuttle service. Frieze London takes its place on the global stage as part of the ever-expanding BMW Art Car World Tour, a journey that will span continents and continue well into 2026.

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BMW Art Car World Tour landmark stop at the Zoute Grand Prix. Iconic “rolling sculptures” on display alongside the racetrack in Belgium.

Tue Oct 07 13:39:00 CEST 2025Press Release

The BMW Art Car World Tour arrives in Belgium at the Zoute Grand Prix, celebrating five decades of artistic innovation. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire iconic BMW Art Cars set against the backdrop of the Zoute Grand Prix (8-12 October 2025), an event renowned for celebrating automotive heritage, design elegance, and the timeless beauty of classic automobiles.

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