BMW celebrates inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar

Doha, Qatar: BMW has been a global partner of Art Basel for over two decades, supporting visionary artistic voices across its shows. To mark the in...

Doha, Qatar: BMW has been a global partner of Art Basel for over two decades, supporting visionary artistic voices across its shows.

To mark the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, BMW will present David Hockney’s BMW Art Car (1995) in Doha, alongside an opening reception at the BMW Lounge, celebrating the enduring dialogue between contemporary art, innovation and mobility.Art Basel Qatar – with Visit Qatar as the fair’s Lead Partner – will be held from 5-7 February 2026 (with Preview Days from 3-4 February), across Msheireb Downtown Doha venues M7 and Doha Design District, as well as other locations and venues in the area.

As the AssociatePartner of Art Basel globally, BMW continued its longstanding support for the fair’s VIP car service.Within this context, Alfardan Automobiles, the official importer of BMW in Qatar, is providing an elevated VIP guest mobility experience with its luxurious BMW fleet.

Omar Alfardan, CEO and Managing Director of Alfardan Corporation, said:“The inauguration of Art Basel Qatar represents far more than the arrival of a world renowned art fair to our region. It marks a transformative milestone for Qatar’s cultural evolution and its growing presence on the global creative stage. Showcasing David Hockney’s iconic BMW Art Car in Doha is a powerful testament to how art, design, and innovation can intersect to inspire new perspectives, and reshape how communities engage with culture. This masterpiece stands as a symbol of creative exchange and the limitless possibilities that emerge when artistic expression meets visionary craftsmanship.”

On the occasion of Art Basel’s first edition in Qatar, BMW brings one of the most celebrated works from its Art Car Collection to the region. Exhibited at the iconic Sahat Wadi Msheireb Plaza, Hockney’s BMW Art Car transforms the automobile into an X-ray-like vision, revealing its interior, occupants and movement.