JAKARTA The five artworks from the legendary BMW Art Car series will be exhibited at the Goodwood Revival 2025 event, which will take place on September 12-14. This exhibition is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the BMW Art Car collection and will be featured at the Earl's Court Motor Show.
Since 1975, BMW Group has provided "canvas" for world-famous artists, turning racing and production cars into unique works of art. The collection, now 20 units, reflects the perfect combination of art, design, technology, innovation, and racing techniques. Major artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, to David Hockney contributed to the series that is now the essence of BMW's global cultural involvement.
The five Art Car units that will stop by on this world tour are reported from the manufacturer's website, Thursday, August 28, including:
Frank Stella BMW 3.0 CSL (1976)
Known for his participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, this car was designed by Frank Stella. As the second Art Car, Stella's design inspired by the car's own technical base features a striking black and white line composition.
Roy Lichtenstein BMW 320i Turbo (1977)
Just a year later, pop artist Roy Lichtenstein brought his signature style by including the iconic "Ben Day dots" into the BMW 320i Turbo design. The car also competed in Le Mans, driven by the founder of the Art Car collection, Herv\'e Poulain.
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Ernst Fuchs BMW 635 CSi (1982)
This fifth Art Car was designed by Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs. Known as the "Rabah Fire Hunting Rabbit," this design is the first of a collection based on production cars, showing variations in previous Fuchs works.
David Hockney BMW 850 CSi (1995)
David Hockney designed the 14th Art Car with the aim of revealing the details and inner spirit of the car. His detailed artwork includes a sketch of the driver at the door and stimulated suction ventilation.
Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 (2010)
American artist Jeff Koons is back bringing Pop art with a dynamic and contrasted color palette on the BMW M3 GT2. This 17th Art Car captures the essence of strength and movement, emitting impressions of speed and energy even as the car is quiet.
This unique collection will be exhibited throughout the weekend of Goodwood Revival in the Earl's Court area. This exhibition is a rare opportunity for automotive and art enthusiasts to witness the unique combination of speed and creativity.
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