Spray Paint Meets Speed: Julie Mehretu’s BMW Roars Through Paris and Le Mans

A race car covered in graffiti isn’t just a rebellious fantasy—it’s now a reality, thanks to Julie Mehretu’s latest creation for the iconic BMW Art Car Series. Revealed at the Centre Pompidou, her design electrifies the BMW M Hybrid V8 with energetic layers and vivid colors, echoing the dynamic chaos of her painting "Everywhen." Mehretu joins a legendary lineup of artists who have turned high-performance vehicles into moving canvases, from Andy Warhol’s frenetic brushwork to Jenny Holzer’s cryptic text. Since 1975, these collaborations have blurred the lines between engineering and contemporary art, transforming the racetrack into a gallery on wheels. This June, Mehretu’s art car will speed into the spotlight at the Le Mans 24-hour race, fusing urban artistry with endurance racing. When paint and horsepower collide, even the finish line can’t contain the imagination. #JulieMehretu #BMWArtCar #ContemporaryArt #Culture