BMW

We present a portfolio of the artists who have contributed to 50 years of BMW Art Cars, including Andy Warhol, John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer and David Hockney

By Jonathan Bell Published 18 March 25

For lovers of the marque, BMW’s commitment to online archiving is second to none. The latest website from the Bavarian manufacturer is this extensive visual catalogue of 80 years’ worth of BMW design

By Jonathan Bell Published 4 March 25

We round up our favourite forays into futuristic design with this collection of concepts and design studies showcasing the transport of tomorrow

By Jonathan Bell Published 16 December 24

BMW has thrown its considerable expertise into making the i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring the ultimate zero-emission all-rounder. Jonathan Bell tries it out

By Jonathan Bell Published 8 November 24

Just 50 examples of the BMW Skytop are being built, and they’ve all been spoken for. We examine whether this classically styled machine is a harbinger of aesthetic change

By Jonathan Bell Published 16 October 24

Les Rencontres d’Arles 2024 presents over 40 exhibitions and nearly 200 artists, and includes the latest iteration of the BMW Art Makers programme

By Sophie Gladstone Published 16 July 24

Es Devlin and BMW celebrate the potential of hydrogen power in installations unveiled at Art Basel 2024, including a take on the BMW iX5 Hydrogen

By Hannah Silver Published 12 June 24

BMW and Mercedes-AMG open up with two new convertible concepts, one pitched at performance, the other at the spirit of the good life

By Jonathan Bell Published 29 May 24

This is the 20th BMW Art Car, a BMW M Hybrid V8 racecar that’ll take to the track at Le Mans with a livery created by artist Julie Mehretu

By Nargess Banks Published 21 May 24

The haute couture-inspired BMW XM Mystique Allure, dedicated to Naomi Campbell and with a soundtrack by composer Hans Zimmer, makes its debut at Cannes International Film Festival 2024

By Simon Mills Published 16 May 24

New concept the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X previews the next-generation ‘X’ models

By Jonathan Bell Published 21 March 24

BMW’s Art Car Project has rarely impacted on the company’s everyday business of building cars. With the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, could all that be about to change?

By Jonathan Bell Published 2 March 24

Esther Mahlangu showcases ‘Then I knew I was good at painting’ at the Iziko Museums of South Africa in Cape Town

By Nargess Banks Published 1 March 24

The BMW CE 02 – BMW Motorrad’s second all-electric scooter –is aimed squarely at the urban rider, offering style and power in a bold new package

By George Chapman Published 10 February 24

CES 2024 in Las Vegas underlined that future mobility will be shaped by AI, like it or not, as intelligent assistants emerge to guide, plan and converse with their human cargo

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 January 24

‘BMW: Behind the Scenes’ is billed as the ultimate book on the Bavarian carmaker’s aesthetic history

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 December 23

Alex Israel’s 'REMEMBR' at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 uses AI technology to curate and choreograph a visitor’s phone camera content into a video installation across seven screens

By Pei-Ru Keh Published 8 December 23

At Paris Photo 2023, ‘Insolare’ by Eva Nielsen, in collaboration with BMW Art Makers, is a compelling exploration of human impact on the landscape

By Sophie Gladstone Published 9 November 23

Amy Serafin takes to the well-heeled streets of Knokke-Heist to experience the Zoute Grand Prix, its annual cavalcade of classic car-related events, from a rally to an auction

By Amy Serafin Published 12 October 23

A minimal, pure design with reduced materials and components, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse updates the core visual elements of the brand

By Jonathan Bell Published 4 September 23

Designed for diplomats and corporate clients in danger zones, BMW’s Protection series of armoured and enhanced vehicles now extends to the company’s flagship electric car

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 August 23

New York-based artist Julie Mehretu has been awarded the next BMW Art Car commission, set to debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2024

By Jonathan Bell Published 1 July 23

The BMW i7, the brand’s first pure electric saloon car, is traditional in shape, awkward in detail, and a simply excellent place to sit

By Jonathan Bell Published 30 May 23

With its high-tech, luxurious interior, The Icon all-electric boat glides across the Cannes coast, bringing BMW’s design aesthetic to the waves

By Jonathan Bell Published 18 May 23