When Art Replaces Sponsors 3: Dynamic Street Art

Would you walk down crowded streets or take the subway carrying a painting by a famous artist without protection or packaging? The answer, of course, is no. This explains why cars painted or decorated by artists cannot have a market: it’s like asking a mechanic, after an accident, to step into the shoes of Warhol, Rauschenberg, or Hockney to fix the damage. Yet artist cars have been made for everyday use, notably by BMW through its Art Collection and others. Let’s explore them for the pleasure of the eye.