The Hague/Munich. On Thursday 3 July, the Louwman
Museum opened the “Fine Art on Wheels” exhibition, featuring a
remarkable collection of eight iconic BMW Art Cars. This unique
exhibition, which is only on display for two months, offers a rare
opportunity to discover these masterpieces, designed by
internationally renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy
Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Esther Mahlangu. The exhibition will
run from July 4 to August 31, 2025.
The selected cars illustrate the unique fusion of art, motorsport,
and design that has characterized the BMW Art Car Collection since
1975. For this anniversary edition, the Louwman Museum has chosen
eight examples that together form a journey through modern art history
on four wheels:
- Alexander Calder: BMW 3.0 CSL (1975)
- Frank Stella: BMW 3.0 CSL (1976)
- Roy Lichtenstein: BMW 320 Group 5 (1977)
- Andy Warhol: BMW M1 Group 4 (1979)
- César Manrique: BMW 730i (1990)
- Esther Mahlangu: BMW 525i (1991)
- David Hockney: BMW 850 CSi (1995)
- Jeff Koons: BMW M3 GT2 (2010)
Ronald Kooyman, Managing Director of the Louwman
Museum: “We are incredibly proud to have eight iconic rolling
sculptures temporarily on display at the Louwman Museum, contributing
to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the BMW Art Cars. This
special exhibition brings together art and automotive culture in a
truly unique and inspiring way.”
The exhibition at the Louwman Museum is part of the ongoing BMW Art
Car World Tour, which showcases the legendary BMW Art Cars across
various art and automotive platforms worldwide. Celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the collection, this tour not only highlights the
artistic brilliance of the collection but also emphasizes the
innovative spirit of BMW as it continues to merge art with automotive excellence.
The Art Car World Tour schedule is still evolving and will continue
through most of 2026. Further stops and venues are planned, including
Belgium France, Le Mans, Classic, Brussels, Zoute Gran Prix, Turkey,
Contemporary Instanbul – and many others.
Practical Information
The exhibition will be on
display from July 4 to August 31, 2025, at the Louwman Museum in The
Hague. Due to expected high attendance, the museum will be open seven
days a week during this period.
For more information, please visit: www.louwmanmuseum.nl/pers-fine-art-on-wheels
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