# Automotive Artistry Exhibits BMW Art Cars Takes the Classic Brand and Turns it into Fine Art By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-cars References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/book_reviews/bmw_art_cars_a_comprehensive_catalogue_of_the_artist_automobile_project_26848.asp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20core77/blog%20Core77.com) & [en.bmw-art-cars.de](http://en.bmw-art-cars.de/) [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8) Art Cars is a unique art exhibit for a few reasons. The first reason is that it uses the iconic BMW frame to create beautiful pieces of modern art, and another reason is because it doesn't feel restricted by the brand at all, as anything and everything is allowed and enforced. When you bring together [art and design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-art-fair), which by definition are opposites, you tend to get some pretty amazing results. The idea behind BMW Art Cars is that the artists have to conform to the shape of the car, but that's it; other than the physical shape of the vehicle there are no constraints. We see everything from regular BMW sedans to full-blown race cars get completely reworked into [functional and forward-thinking art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto) in BMW Art Cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Cars:** Artists transforming cars into unique and visually stunning works of art. - **Automotive Design:** The fusion of art and design in the automotive industry, pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities. - **Brand Collaboration:** Partnering with artists to create innovative and boundary-breaking art installations using iconic brand vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in reimagining car designs as art installations, showcasing the intersection of creativity and functionality. - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists to collaborate with automotive brands and explore new mediums and creative expressions. - **Event Planning:** Creating unique art exhibits and experiences that showcase the fusion of art, design, and luxury automobiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md) - [Artistic Vehicle Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-digital-art-mode.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2025.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md) - [Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-haus.md)