Fine Art on Wheels

Anniversary

The selected cars show how art, motorsport, and design have come together in a unique way since 1975 in the BMW Art Car Collection. For this anniversary edition, the Louwman Museum selected eight models that together form a journey through the history of modern art — on four wheels.

Alexander Calder – BMW 3.0 CSL (1975)
“I wanted to give the car a sense of speed. Even when standing still, it should look fast.”

Frank Stella – BMW 3.0 CSL (1976)
“The car is a blueprint brought to life.”

Roy Lichtenstein – BMW 320i Group 5 (1977)
“I wanted the car to express the idea of a landscape passing by.”

Andy Warhol – BMW M1 (1979)
“I love that car. It’s more successful than the artwork.”

César Manrique – BMW 730i (1990)
“I see the car as a part of nature, harmonizing with its surroundings.”

Esther Mahlangu – BMW 525i (1991)
“My art has always been part of my life. It is my way of telling stories.”

David Hockney – BMW 850 CSi (1995)
“You can see the car’s innards – the engine, the driver. It's about showing what’s underneath.”

Jeff Koons – BMW M3 GT2 (2010)
“The car is bursting with energy. It’s meant to express the power and excitement of racing.”