A vibrant 2026 edition of Rétromobile!
This page is translated from the original post "Une édition 2026 de Rétromobile haute en couleurs !" in French.
- 04/09/2025 13:48
The kickoff of the 50th edition of Rétromobile has begun with the unveiling of its official poster.
A true collector’s item, the official poster of Rétromobile 2026 this year honors an icon at the crossroads of art and mechanics: the BMW Art Car designed by Alexander Calder, conceived by Master Hervé Poulain.
This choice is not insignificant. The 2026 edition of the Paris exhibition, scheduled from January 28 to February 1, will celebrate a double anniversary: the 50th anniversary of Rétromobile and that of the legendary BMW Art Cars. Two parallel stories that converge today in a vibrant tribute to the dialogue between art and the automobile.
For its half-century, Rétromobile is thinking big. In addition to Paris, the exhibition will take its first steps internationally with a New York version in November 2026 and will offer a new parallel event dedicated to modern supercars, the Ultimate Supercar Garage. Four new exhibitions will also await visitors at Porte de Versailles, including one dedicated to the global phenomenon of BMW Art Cars.
Poulain and Calder, visionary pioneers
The 2026 poster features the BMW 3.0 CSL decorated by Alexander Calder in 1975. Commissioned by auctioneer and driver Hervé Poulain, this first Art Car made a splash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it raced under the hands of Poulain, Jean Guichet, and Sam Posey. Its bright colors and dynamic shapes transformed the car into a true moving sculpture.
Since this spectacular debut, BMW has increased collaborations with some of the greatest contemporary artists, from Andy Warhol to Jeff Koons. These rolling creations, both works of art and racing machines, have become a unique heritage.
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