BMW is showcasing its 20th Art Car, designed by acclaimed artist Julie Mehretu, at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025. The presentation marks part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, celebrating 50 years of the brand’s legendary “rolling sculptures” that unite art, design, and performance.
Mehretu’s BMW M Hybrid V8 features a design based on her painting Everywhen (2021–2023), reimagined with digital layers, neon tones, and bold gestures, mapped onto the vehicle using 3D technology.
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The car, which competed at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, continues to make an impact in both art and motorsport.
Alongside the 20th Art Car, miniature models of historic designs by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and others will be displayed. BMW also continues its role as Art Basel’s global partner, providing VIP transport services.
The tour will visit major cultural events and venues worldwide, including Taipei Dangdai and Concorso d’Eleganza. Additionally, BMW and Mehretu are launching the African Film and Media Arts Collective with workshops in Dakar, Lagos, and Cape Town, culminating in a 2026 exhibit at Zeitz MOCAA.
Since 1975, the BMW Art Car Collection has featured works by artists including Alexander Calder, Jenny Holzer, and Jeff Koons, merging creative expression with automotive innovation.
Source: Julie Mehretu’s 20th BMW Art Car Debuts at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 as Part of Global Tour
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