BMW Art Car Collection Marks 50 Years with Global Touring Exhibition

The BMW Art Car project began in 1975 when Hervé Poulain, a French racing driver and art enthusiast, collaborated with American artist Alexander Calder to create a BMW 3.0 CSL painted as a kinetic sculpture, merging contemporary art with automotive design. Over 50 years, BMW has produced only 20 Art Cars, created by renowned artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, which have been touring globally in exhibitions celebrating half a century of artistic freedom and visionary design. This world tour has showcased the cars in locations including Pebble Beach, Istanbul, Seoul, and Berlin, with upcoming exhibitions planned for 2026. The project set a precedent for blending art with motorsport, influencing other car brands to explore similar collaborations. These Art Cars highlight a wide range of art movements from minimalism to digital art, demonstrating BMW's unique fusion of automotive engineering and cultural expression. The ongoing tours and exhibitions continue to celebrate this innovative intersection of art and automobile culture.