+++ "Rolling sculptures" from Alexander Calder’s first to Julie Mehretu’s latest +++ Largest exhibition project in the history of the collection spans all five continents +++ Collaborations with cultural institutions and art platforms +++ African Film and Media Arts Collective for filmmakers and media artists +++
+++ The internationally renowned artist’s project transforms the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car into a performative work of art +++ Mehretu's BMW Art Car will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race next month +++ Pan-African workshops to extend the cooperation between BMW and the artist through 2026 +++
BMW announced a collaboration today at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City with internationally renowned New York-based artist Julie Mehretu to create the 20th BMW Art Car. Mehretu was unanimously chosen by an international jury of museum directors and curators, and will be given total creative freedom to design the next instalment in BMW’s legendary collection of ”rolling sculptures”.
As a result of the collaboration between Esch2022, European Capital of Culture and BMW Group Belux, no less than 9 legendary BMW Art Cars will be exhibited at the AES steel plant in Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg from May 7 to June 14.
Calder Foundation and BMW are pleased to announce the presentation of the Calder BMW Art Car (Artist’s Proof) for the opening day of “Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal” at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin on August 22, 2021. Conceived by BMW Group Classic for the Calder Foundation, the Artist’s Proof realizes Calder’s dream of creating his own example of the first BMW Art Car, operating as the kinetic work of art that the artist intended.
To celebrate 50 years of cultural commitment, BMW is joining forces with Acute Art to initiate a unique exhibition: For the first time ever the renowned BMW Art Car Collection is shown in augmented reality (AR). On July 21, the project is launched via the free Acute Art app, marking the first time that the digital rolling sculptures are available for everyone all around the world at any time.
Winner of the BMW Group Classic Social Media Contest showcased the mid-engined sports car artistically designed 40 years ago at an exclusive photo shoot.
For the first time ever a BMW Art Car will be shown in Dubai. See Ken Done’s BMW M3 Group A Race Version from 1989 at the art fair at Madinat Jumeirah.
Hong Kong. From March 29 to 31, the Art Basel show in Hong Kong will give insights into the modern and contemporary works by emerging and established artists. As an official partner of the show, BMW will provide the VIP shuttle service, present the world’s first BMW Art Car (BMW 3.0 CSL, 1975) by legendary artist Alexander Calder, the latest BMW Art Journey awardee Zac Langdon-Pole will be on-site and next BMW Art Journey shortlist will be announced.
Art Cars #18 by Cao Fei and #19 by John Baldessari celebrate their premiere in Europe. “Big Four” - First four BMW Art Cars of Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol on display. BMW M3 GT2 of Jeff Koons completes the exhibition.
Hong Kong. From March 29 to 31, the Art Basel show in Hong Kong will open its doors. As an official partner of the show, BMW will not only provide the VIP shuttle service, but also present the BMW Art Car #18 created by female Chinese artist Cao Fei in the BMW Lounge. Furthermore, last year’s BMW Art Journey winner, India based artist Astha Butail, will give first insights into her upcoming project and the new BMW Art Journey shortlist will be announced.
World Premiere of the latest BMW Art Car on May 31 at the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing. The BMW M6 GT3 Art Car will race at the FIA GT World Cup in Macau in November 2017.
Miami Beach. On November 30, the BMW Art Car by John Baldessari celebrated its world premiere in the presence of the artist himself, Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO BMW of North America, and Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Director , on occasion of Art Basel Miami Beach. Following the 40-year tradition of BMW Art Cars, Baldessari’s M6 GTLM will prove itself on the race track of Rolex 24 at DAYTONA on January 28 and 29, 2017.
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