\n Munich\/Lyngby. As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour
\n celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous series,
\n Classic Car House and BMW bring one of the most significant
\n intersections of art and mobility to Denmark. From 27 March to 21 June
\n 2026, Classic Car House (CCH) in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, will
\n host an exceptional exhibition of the legendary BMW Art Car Collection
\n \u2013 presenting eleven BMW Art Cars.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe automobile is an essential part of our cultural heritage \u2013 just
\n as art is,\u201d says Niels Folmann, CEO of Classic Car
\n House. \u201cWe are proud to present such a unique exhibition. The
\n BMW Art Cars demonstrate in a fascinating way how art and technology
\n can merge, when iconic BMW models become canvases for some of the
\n world\u2019s most influential artists.\u201d<\/p>\n
Never before have so many BMW Art Cars been exhibited together in all
\n of Norther Europe. This exhibition marks the first comprehensive
\n presentation of the collection, created by some of the world\u2019s most
\n renowned artists, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience
\n these cultural icons side by side.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe BMW Art Car Collection demonstrates how innovation emerges at
\n the intersection of disciplines. Through the BMW Art Car World Tour,
\n we are making this dialogue visible on a global scale. Following BMW
\n Nordics\u2019 presentation of four BMW Art Cars at The Aurora in Sweden
\n last year, eleven \u201crolling sculptures\u201d are now coming to Denmark
\n thanks to our partner, Classic Car House, marking the largest BMW Art
\n Car exhibition ever presented in Northern Europe. This reflects our
\n long\u2011term commitment to cultural engagement and our belief that
\n progress is driven by innovation and collaboration\u201d, says
\n Stefan Teuchert, President and CEO of BMW Group Northern Europe.<\/p>\n
For the first time ever, ten original BMW Art Car models \u2013 or
\n maquettes – will also be presented in the exhibition and will
\n illustrate five decades of artistic experimentation at the
\n intersection of art, design, technology and motorsport.<\/p>\n
Several BMW Art Car artists used the scale models as a field of
\n experimentation to develop ideas for the design of their respective
\n BMW Art Cars. These rarely seen objects thus offer a unique insight
\n into the creative process behind the Art Cars, showing how ideas
\n developed from concept to \u201crolling sculpture.<\/p>\n
\n BMW Art Cars on display at the Classic Car House:\u00a0<\/p>\n
#2 | Frank Stella, BMW 3.0 CSL (1976)
\n #3 | Roy Lichtenstein, BMW 320 Group 5 Race Version (1977)
\n #4 | Andy Warhol, BMW M1 (1979)
\n #7 | Michael Jagamara Nelson, BMW M3 Group A Race Version (1989)
\n #10 | C\u00e9sar Manrique, BMW 730i (1990)
\n #11 | A.R. Penck, BMW Z1 (1991)
\n #12 | Esther Mahlangu, BMW 525i (1991)
\n #13 | Sandro Chia, BMW M3 GTR (1993)
\n #14 | David Hockney, BMW 850 CSi (1995)
\n #15 | Jenny Holzer, BMW V12 LMR (1999)
\n #17 | Jeff Koons, BMW M3 GT2 (2010)<\/p>\n
\n BMW Art Car original artist models:<\/p>\n
Alexander Calder
\n Frank Stella
\n Roy Lichtenstein
\n Robert Rauschenberg
\n David Hockney
\n Andy Warhol M1
\n Andy Warhol M1 camouflage
\n Sandro Chia
\n Jenny Holzer
\n Julie Mehretu<\/p>\n
The exhibition in Denmark unfolds against a moment of remarkable
\n global momentum for the BMW Art Car World Tour. In late March, the
\n tour made a major stop at Art Basel Hong Kong (27\u201329 March) with BMW
\n Art Car #6 by Robert Rauschenberg, marking its debut in Asia. Further
\n highlights include BMW Art Car #1 by Alexander Calder at RAD Art Fair
\n in Bucharest (23\u201326 April), BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu at Market
\n Art Fair in Stockholm (23\u201326 April), and BMW Art Car #19 by John
\n Baldessari at the Concorso d\u2019Eleganza (15\u201317 May), underscoring the
\n tour\u2019s dynamic presence across key cultural platforms worldwide.<\/p>\n
Since its inception in 1975, the BMW Art Car initiative has invited
\n leading artists to reinterpret the automobile as a medium for artistic
\n expression. From painting and sculpture to photography and conceptual
\n art, each Art Car reflects the spirit of its time while pushing
\n creative and technical boundaries.<\/p>\n
\n About Classic Car House.<\/p>\n
Classic Car House opened in August 2023 and is Northern Europe\u2019s
\n largest destination for classic car enthusiasts. Spanning 25,000
\n square metres on the former Agricultural Museum and Virumgaard sites,
\n it combines museum, sales and hospitality functions \u2013 including a car
\n hotel, workshop, restaurant and flexible event spaces \u2013 and is home to
\n around 300 classic vehicles. The centre programmes regular cultural
\n events, from car shows and rallies to talks and concerts.<\/p>\n
The Art Car World Tour exhibition will be on display from 27 March to
\n 21 June 2026 at Classic Car House.<\/p>\n
Classic Car House
Kongevejen 79\u201385
2800 Kongens Lyngby<\/p>\n
Opening times:
Monday closed
Tuesday – Sunday 10 am\u20136
\n pm
Thursday 10am\u20138pm<\/p>\n
\n BMW Art Car World Tour.
The BMW Art Car World
\n Tour, which kicked off in March 2025 and continues through August
\n 2026, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the renowned BMW Art Car
\n Collection with an extraordinary journey across flagship art fairs,
\n museums, motorsport events, and cultural institutions worldwide.
\n Featuring more than 50 stops in over 30 countries, the tour has
\n captivated more than two million visitors with its iconic collection
\n of 20 BMW Art Cars, each a unique masterpiece created by some of the
\n world\u2019s most renowned artists.<\/p>\n
Highlights of the tour include Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Dubai, Auto
\n Shanghai, the Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este, Ultrace in Poland, the
\n 24 Hours of Le Mans and Le Mans Classic, the Louwman Museum in The
\n Hague, Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance and The Bridge in the USA, the
\n Goodwood Revival, Contemporary Istanbul, Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium,
\n Frieze London, Market Art Fair and The Aurora in Sweden, as well as
\n R\u00e9tromobile in Paris.<\/p>\n
The BMW Art Car World Tour will culminate in its largest exhibition
\n to date at BMW Welt in Munich in summer 2026.<\/p>\n
The BMW Group’s Cultural Engagement, with exclusive updates and
\n deeper\u00a0insights into its global initiatives can be followed on
\n Instagram at @BMWGroupCulture<\/a>.<\/p>\n