BMW M3 GT2 by Jeff Koons 1:18 Art Car Model

For Jeff Koons, who became widely known for his balloon animals and monumental sculptures of

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For Jeff Koons, who became widely known for his balloon animals and monumental sculptures of flowers, three-dimensional structures are nothing new. When he was asked to contribute a scale model of the BMW M3 GT2 he considered it a very special challenge, which is why he consulted with BMW head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk, on how best to model the air inlets and wings. The result of his work reflects power, movement, and light and makes viewers sing the praised of this 1:18 scale model. For those interested, this replica is available at BMW for $224 USD.

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