BMW has introduced the latest in its long line of Art Cars with the introduction of a rather special M6 GTLM in Miami Beach.
The paint scheme comes courtesy of well-known artist John Baldessari who is known for his minimalistic creations which combine colors, shapes and texts and the 19th BMW Art Car is absolutely no different.
At the front, it includes green and red circles on the front bumper, a yellow stripe on the hood and two black elements to complement the air extractors. Also found across the exterior of this M6 GTLM is a large red circle on the roof, a bright blue rear wing with yellow end plates, the word ‘FAST’ on one side and an image of a bare white M6 GTLM on the other side.
Discussing the project, Baldessari said “I have done only one work in my life involving a car before, and that was an image of a car. So for the BMW Art Car project, I entered uncharted territory, not just in terms of the subject, but also moving from two- to three-dimensional art. A challenge I did enjoy!
“I like the ambiguity, having two-dimension and three-dimension at the same time. Considering the car as an icon of contemporary life, my concept turned out playfully satirical, but it also highlights some of the trademark ideas that I use,” he said.
The car itself is currently on display at the Miami Beach Art Besal event and will make its racing debut at the Rolex 24 on January 28 and 29.
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