The BMW M1 Andy Warhol Makes a Pit Stop in Dubai
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- 20/04/2025 16:38
The famous BMW M1 Art Car, customized by Andy Warhol in 1979, begins a tour in the region for Art Dubai 2025.
This prestigious event, chosen by BMW to showcase the legendary Art Car, takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from April 18 to 20. The presentation of this iconic work is part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, an initiative celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the legendary BMW Art Car collection.
Founded in 2007, Art Dubai has established itself as the major international art event in the Middle East, playing a vital role in the growth of the region’s creative economy. Each year, the fair brings together around 120 contemporary, modern, and digital galleries from over 40 countries. In addition to exhibitions, the program includes artist commissions, ambitious educational initiatives, and renowned conferences such as the Global Art Forum and the Digital Summit. Art Dubai also distinguishes itself by supporting artists and galleries from less represented regions, promoting discovery, cultural exchange, and learning.
An Andy Warhol-painted BMW M1 in just 28 minutes!
During this event, BMW will host an exclusive conference titled “Driven by Art: Are Commissions and Co-creations the Future?” on April 17. This panel will bring together international figures such as Azu Nwagbogu, founder of the African Artists’ Foundation, Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine, and Dr. Stephanie Rosenthal, director of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project. Moderated by Professor Thomas Girst, BMW’s Global Head of Cultural Engagement, the discussion will explore the emergence of artistic collaborations and their impacts on contemporary culture.
The BMW Art Car 2025 world tour celebrates half a century of creation where art meets technology and design. From the first model created by Alexander Calder in 1975 at the request of the fastest auctioneer in the world, Hervé Poulain, this unique collection has assembled renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons. Andy Warhol’s BMW M1, showcased this year in Dubai, underscores BMW’s commitment to the arts and its role in global cultural dialogue.
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