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Facts about BMW Art Car Project
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Jeff Koons painted a BMW M3 GT2 for the project, and the car actually raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010.
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Andy Warhol completed his BMW M1 Art Car in just 28 minutes, painting it by hand rather than using his signature silkscreen technique.
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Each BMW Art Car is based on an actual racing or production vehicle that has competed or been used in real motorsport events.
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Artists who have painted BMW Art Cars include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, and David Hockney.
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The BMW Art Car Project began in 1975 when French auctioneer Hervé Poulain commissioned Alexander Calder to paint a racing BMW 3.0 CSL.