Art Car Bmw Hypercar
The BMW Art Car Project was introduced by the French racecar driver and auctioneer Hervé Poulain, who wanted to invite an artist to create a canvas on an automobile. Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car celebrates its World Premiere at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The artist transforms the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car into a performative work of art, continuing a longstanding tradition of BMW Art Cars and competitive racing.
In just a few weeks thit will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. BMW Art Cars - three words that evoke the legendary link-up of car icons such as the BMW M1 and the BMW Z1, with world-famous artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons. Read on to see who designed which BMW model, how, and why.
BMW's tradition of Art Cars continues with Julie Mehretu's stunning visual emblazoned on a M Hybrid V. "The BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50 years of artistic freedom and visionary design. The 20 vehicles have become international icons, telling stories of society, technology, and performance," says Ilka Horstmeier, Board Member for Human Resources and Real Estate at BMW Group.
The 20th BMW art car, an M Hybrid V8 Le Mans Hypercar designed by Julie Mehretu, will debut on May 21. Taking the latest art car racing is apt since that's how the world-famous initiative began; French racing driver Herve Poulain approached BMW with the idea for the first one (based on the original. The 20th edition of BMW 's iconic Art Car has been revealed ahead of its campaign to win the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Created by artist Julie Mehretu and applied to BMW's M Hybrid V8 race car, it will race in the revamped Le Mans hypercar class on 15/16 June 2024, vying for overall victory. The definitive online guide to BMW Art Cars. Beginning in 1975, 20 world.
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