# AI-Designed Car Wraps BMW Decorated 8 Series Models with Images from Art History By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wraps References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/413949/BMW-Unveils-AI-Designed-Art-Masterpiece-Cars-Encompassing-900-Years-Of-Styles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+designtaxi_news+%28TAXI+Daily+News%29) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0331669EN_US/bmw-blends-art-and-artificial-intelligence-to-create-%E2%80%9Cthe-ultimate-ai-masterpiece-%E2%80%9D?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) Using [NVIDIA’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-challenge) open-source StyleGAN software, [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car) created vinyl car wraps for eight 8 Series models. The artificial intelligence was equipped with 50,000 images to cover 900 years of art history, plus a curated collection of 50 pieces from BMW’s artist collaborators from the past half-century. What the AI created represents a unique mix of classic and contemporary styles. The Ultimate AI Masterpiece virtual installation turns BMW models into the canvas for AI-created masterpieces, some of which are achromatic and others that are boldly splashed with a range of colors and patterns. The vinyl wraps launched with Frieze New York 2021 will be shown at the art fair, offering a glimpse into the future of art and product creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-created Car Wraps:** AI is being used to create unique car wraps that blend classic and contemporary styles. - **Art-inspired Vinyl Wraps:** Vinyl car wraps inspired by art history and curated artist collections are becoming popular. - **Virtual Art Installations on Cars:** Cars are being transformed into canvases for AI-created masterpieces in virtual art installations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can use AI to create one-of-a-kind car wraps that stand out from the competition. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can use AI to create personalized vinyl wraps that highlight different art styles and eras. - **Advertising and Marketing Industry:** The advertising and marketing industry can utilize virtual art installations on cars as a unique and attention-grabbing way to promote products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Artistic Vehicle Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-digital-art-mode.md) - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Automatic Color-Changing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-flow.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md)