Artists of the Automotive World: Alec Coutinho

If you haven’t already heard of Alec Coutinho, you’ve likely already come across his work somewhere by now. From his stunning work with Porsche, to his countless publications on Super Street, Alec is one of the most active and consistent visual artists in the modern car scene, and I’m happy to announce him as the first artist to showcase in our virtual exhibition space. Residing in Atlanta, Georgia with a concentration in the commercial automotive context. With a focus in the digital photography, Alec’s pieces highlight classic and modified automobiles juxtaposed against the scenes of urban landscapes, whilst maintaining qualities of commercial-standard.

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Eccentrica Delivers Stunning RestoMod Version of The Lamborghini Diablo

Emanuel Colombini has turned his passion for Lamborghinis into a premium automotive brand. Through the designated engineering direction of design firm BorromeodeSilva, his company Eccentrica has entered hypercar territory with what will be a 1 of 16 RestoMod interpretation of the legendary Lamborghini Diablo. Ultimately Colombini aimed to modernize and innovate a 90s supercar, while still maintaining its unique identity. 

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Dodge Viper Wheels On A Toyota Celica: An Unusual Pairing

With a few years of immersion in the euro scene of car modification, the art of ‘wheel-whoring’ is now common-place in my approach during a project. As a fan of many exotic and obscure automobiles as a teen, the opportunity to own ‘pieces’ of them is like a small step towards the victory of owning the cars themselves.

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A Show to Remember: 2023 Alpine Volks Fair

Alpine Volks Fair is one those gatherings that many begin to prepare for immediately after the one that preceded. A collection of high-quality European automobiles against the backdrop of Helen, Georgia’s Austrian-inspired architecture is something that is hard to replicate elsewhere in the states. And as always, this year’s roll-ins did not disappoint, even with a few days of rain and overcast.

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BMW Announces Julie Mehretu As Latest Art Car Artist at the Guggenheim Museum in New York

BMW has recently announced a new collaboration with New York-based artist, Julie Mehretu. The news broke at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City at the end of June. Mehretu will be applying her talents to creating the 20th BMW Art Car; an M Hybrid V8. Chosen by a diverse group of museum directors and curators, Mehretu has been granted full creative control to develop the theme for the car, which will enter the 24-Hour race of Le Mans in June 2024. The now 50-year old tradition of BMW art-car creation has reinforced the seamless connection between art and motorsport-technology.

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