Significant Art Car Collection on Display
Munich/Lyngby. As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic series, Classic Car House (CCH) in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, will host an exceptional exhibition featuring eleven legendary BMW Art Cars. The event runs from 27 March to 21 June 2026, marking a notable intersection of art and automotive culture in Northern Europe.
Unique Cultural Experience
Niels Folmann, CEO of Classic Car House, emphasises the importance of automobiles as part of cultural heritage. “The automobile is an essential part of our cultural heritage – just as art is,” he states. This exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of these cultural icons, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to appreciate how renowned artists have transformed iconic BMW models into canvases.
Historic Gathering of Art Cars
This exhibition showcases the largest collection of BMW Art Cars ever displayed together in Northern Europe. It highlights a dialogue between art and technology, illustrating how innovation flourishes at the intersection of various disciplines. Stefan Teuchert, President and CEO of BMW Group Northern Europe, notes that this reflects their long-term commitment to cultural engagement.
Original Artist Models Featured
For the first time, ten original BMW Art Car models, or maquettes, will be part of the exhibition. These scale models not only depict the creative process behind each car but also reveal how artists like Alexander Calder and Andy Warhol conceptualised their designs.
List of BMW Art Cars on Display
BMW Art Cars featured at Classic Car House include:
- #2 | Frank Stella, BMW 3.0 CSL (1976)
- #3 | Roy Lichtenstein, BMW 320 Group 5 Race Version (1977)
- #4 | Andy Warhol, BMW M1 (1979)
- #7 | Michael Jagamara Nelson, BMW M3 Group A Race Version (1989)
- #10 | César Manrique, BMW 730i (1990)
- #11 | A.R. Penck, BMW Z1 (1991)
- #12 | Esther Mahlangu, BMW 525i (1991)
- #13 | Sandro Chia, BMW M3 GTR (1993)
- #14 | David Hockney, BMW 850 CSi (1995)
- #15 | Jenny Holzer, BMW V12 LMR (1999)
- #17 | Jeff Koons, BMW M3 GT2 (2010)
Original Artist Models Included
Original artist models on display:
- Alexander Calder
- Frank Stella
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Robert Rauschenberg
- David Hockney
- Andy Warhol M1
- Andy Warhol M1 camouflage
- Sandro Chia
- Jenny Holzer
- Julie Mehretu
The Ongoing World Tour
The exhibition coincides with a global momentum for the BMW Art Car World Tour. Recent highlights include stops at Art Basel Hong Kong and upcoming exhibitions across various cultural platforms worldwide. Since its inception in 1975, the initiative has invited leading artists to reinterpret automobiles as artistic mediums.
About Classic Car House
Opened in August 2023, Classic Car House is Northern Europe’s largest venue for classic car enthusiasts. Spanning 25,000 square metres, it features a museum, sales area, hospitality functions including a car hotel and restaurant, and regularly hosts cultural events.
The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Thursdays until 8 pm. Admission is free for all visitors.
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