When luxury cars meet art, what kind of sparks will fly? In its second year, BMW MONAT Art Month has recently partnered with BMW Hong Kong and K11 Art Foundation to present the “BMW Art · Contours” aesthetic journey exhibition, allowing car enthusiasts and art lovers to experience it firsthand!
Keiichi Tanaami, The House in Ascension, 1986, Wood, lacquer, 14 x 45.5 x 86.5 cm. Image courtesy of the artist, NANZUKA and K11 Art Foundation.
BMW and K11 Art Foundation’s first collaboration exhibition, “Taking Shape: Line, Curve, Light,” features works by four contemporary artists. A highlight includes two sculptures from the “Reasonable Objects” series by French-Algerian artist Neïl Beloufa, who shapes everyday objects with wire to comment on contemporary values and cultural systems.
Zhang Enli created the silk screen print work “Lines” based on geometric patterns similar to those on maps and hand-drawn outlines, showcasing the skills of traditional Chinese brush painting.
Hong Kong artist Lui Chun Kwong’s “Landscape No. 00233” is one of his largest works to date, capturing the raw power of nature through the exploration of lines, shapes, and colors on the canvas.
Another sculpture is “Ascending House” by Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaami, inspired by the surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
In addition to contemporary art pieces, the exhibition also features three different personalities of BMW luxury flagship car series, echoing the artistic aesthetics and creativity with the beautiful and flowing lines of the famous cars. The executive sedan, THE 7, stands proudly with innovative driving assistance technology that showcases extraordinary momentum. The luxury SUV, THE X7 (SAV), offers spacious and comfortable models to meet various driving needs, while the luxury four-door coupe, THE 8 Gran Coupé, combines exceptional performance with a design that exudes dynamic elegance.
Zhang Enli, Line, 2018, Screenprint, 71 x 52 cm. Image courtesy of the artist and K11 Art Foundation.
BMW and CoBo Social will also co-host two art-themed seminars, including “Collecting Art in a Post-Material World” and “Evaluating Art in the Investment Era,” sharing modern art and automotive aesthetics. In addition, visitors can also create a large art wall on-site, take photos, share them on social platforms, and have the chance to win limited edition products.
Date: From now until August 22
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: G/F, Grand Central Plaza, 108 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, BMW Wan Chai Luxury Flagship Showroom
Learn more: BMW
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