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 InformationThe 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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