(December 12, 2019) MIAMI BEACH — BMW continued its global parternship with Art Basel at the 2019 Miami Beach fair. In line with the brand’s decades-long commitment to culture and the arts, BMW supported panel discussions, VIP shuttle services to and from the fair, and a street art mural tour that paid homage to Miami’s reputation as a hub for such works.

Street artist Spencer Mar Guilburt (below right) and visual artist Alexandre Arrechea (below left) teamed up for the mural tour, taking the BMW 8 Series Convertible for a spin through Miami’s famous Wynwood and Midtown Design Districts.

Miami, legendary for its storied street art murals and multiple arts and culture-focused neighborhoods, served as the backdrop for an engaging discussion between Arrechea and Guilburt. The two artists discussed their beginnings, motivations, and an exploration of their artistic styles in relation to street art; they also shared insider perspectives on the importance of street art’s ability to involve all people, not just artists, in art.

The BMW M850i xDrive Convertible provided the perfect open-top venue for street art viewing, enveloping its creative passengers in a premium cabin powered by a 530 horsepower TwinPower Turbo V8 engine.

Arrechea, a Cuba native and visual artist, exhibited works for Art Basel Miami Beach 2019 at the Nara Roesler Gallery; Guilburt, known for his renowned street art murals that showcase his signature “Fire Flower” shapes, is a BMW Group Culture Ambassador hailing from Santa Monica, Calif.

The BMW 8 Series Mural Tour film documenting Arrechea and Guilburt’s discussion is available on the social media channels of the artists (@this_means, @alexandrearrechea) and BMW Group Cultural Engagement (@bmwgroupculture).

BMW is a global partner of Art Basel and has supported Art Basel’s three shows in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong for many years.