Since 1975, leading artist from around the world have been transforming BMW models into unique Art Cars that mirror cultural and historical development in art, design and technology. Up until now , these mobile works of art heve only been on display individually as loan exhibits to major museums.
Following a launch event is Kassel, this unique collection is now heading off on a round the world trip. Under the motto " Art on cars and the car in contemporary art " , the art Cars - along with works by well know artist in the host countries will first go on show in asia, followed by the USA.
The complementary artworks will lend each exhibition its own individual character. Next year the collection return to Europe to go on show in england. during the world tour, Art Car number 16 will be in progress at the hands of iceland's installation artist Olafur Eliasson. He is putting his unique signature on the BMW H2R record breaking hydrogen powered car.
The Cars :
Caesar Manrique , BMW 730i
David Hockney, BMW 850 Csi
Matazo Kayama, BMW 535 i
Jenny Holzer, BMW V12 LMR
Robert Rauschenberg, BMW 635 CSi
A.R. Penck, BMW Z1
Frank Stella, BMW 3.0 CSL
Roy Lichtenstein, BMW 320i
Following a launch event is Kassel, this unique collection is now heading off on a round the world trip. Under the motto " Art on cars and the car in contemporary art " , the art Cars - along with works by well know artist in the host countries will first go on show in asia, followed by the USA.
The complementary artworks will lend each exhibition its own individual character. Next year the collection return to Europe to go on show in england. during the world tour, Art Car number 16 will be in progress at the hands of iceland's installation artist Olafur Eliasson. He is putting his unique signature on the BMW H2R record breaking hydrogen powered car.
The Cars :
Caesar Manrique , BMW 730i
David Hockney, BMW 850 Csi
Matazo Kayama, BMW 535 i
Jenny Holzer, BMW V12 LMR
Robert Rauschenberg, BMW 635 CSi
A.R. Penck, BMW Z1
Frank Stella, BMW 3.0 CSL
Roy Lichtenstein, BMW 320i