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 ...
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 ...
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.
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".
+++ 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 +++
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.
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.
In the heart of the Abruzzo National Park, “Stasis” – the new installation by Velasco Vitali for ARTEPARCO – has been unveiled. The project, which for the past eight years has been transforming nature into an open-air museum, introduces many innovations in its 2025 edition, including an interactive web app and a short film resulting from the collaboration between BMW Group Italia, Main Partner of the initiative, and Scuola Holden.
Contemporary Istanbul, Türkiye’s leading international art fair, will celebrate its 20th edition from 24–28 September 2025 at Tersane Istanbul. As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, the very first BMW Art Car, designed by Alexander Calder, and the latest addition to the collection by Julie Mehretu #20 will be exhibited on the ground.
The BMW Group congratulates the Preis der Nationalgalerie on its 25th anniversary. Since its establishment in 2000, the award has recognised artistic positions that significantly shape contemporary art and has presented them to a wide audience in Berlin. BMW has been the exclusive partner of this unique initiative since 2006.
+++ Official Vehicle Partner of FNB Art Joburg +++ Celebrating 50 years of BMW Art Cars: A legacy of design and innovation +++ A journey of artistic freedom and innovation +++
In 2026, Rétromobile, one of the world’s most prestigious automotive shows for the classic car sector, will celebrate its 50th anniversary. So does BMW’s collection of the legendary Art Cars. To mark this milestone, BMW is bringing together all BMW Art Cars that have raced in Le Mans for a spectacular reunion in Paris.
+++ Five BMW Art Cars on display at the Goodwood Revival as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour celebrating the collection's 50th anniversary +++ Exhibition to include the 1995 David Hockney BMW 850 CSi +++
BMW is partner of Frieze Seoul 2025: From 3 to 6 September, the art fair will bring 120 galleries from 30 countries to the COEX in the Gangnam district. Two anniversaries of the BMW Group will be celebrated with a multifaceted collaboration with renowned Korean artist Lee Kun-Yong: 30 years of BMW Korea and 50 years of the BMW Art Car Collection.
For half a century, BMW Art Cars have provided a creative platform for renowned artists from across the globe to express their vision on an automobile. The BMW Art Cars by American artists Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu will be exhibited at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The display at the concours in North America is part of the BMW Art Car World Tour which celebrates the iconic collection in its jubilee year around the globe.
On Thursday 3 July, the Louwman Museum opened the “Fine Art on Wheels” exhibition, featuring a remarkable collection of eight iconic BMW Art Cars. This unique exhibition, which is only on display for two months, offers a rare opportunity to discover these masterpieces, designed by internationally renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Esther Mahlangu. The exhibition will run from July 4 to August 31, 2025.
This edition of Le Mans Classic marks a historic occasion with the return of the first BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder, in its Artist's Proof version, initiated by the Calder Foundation and BMW Group Classic, to the track where it all began 50 years ago.
The Aurora 2025 returned from June 27 to 29 at Norrvikens Trädgårdar, showcasing a remarkable collection of unique vehicles. In this exclusive setting, automotive culture, art and Scandinavian style come together in a fascinating way. A special highlight this year: the presentation of four BMW Art Cars from the world-famous BMW Art Car Collection.
+++ For 15 years, BMW France has been official partner of Les Rencontres d’Arles, actively contributing to its international influence and supporting artistic creativity +++ Each year, BMW presents a unique exhibition developed by an artist-curator duo selected through the BMW ART MAKERS programme +++ During the festival, BMW also provides a fully electric VIP car service for curators, artists, and guests +++
In 2025, BMW celebrates 50 years of BMW Art Cars. To connect this legacy with the present, former Art Car juror Hans Ulrich Obrist and BMW have invited renowned artist Alvaro Barrington to transform the BMW Hydrogen VIP car fleet into a moving artwork during Art Basel in Basel 2025. This marks the second year in a row that the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fleet has been in operation at the art fair.
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