Yesterday was my first day “off” in a while and I spent it wandering round town. On my pursuit to make it to Columbus Circle, and subsequently, Central Park, I walked by the Museum of Arts & Design. Though I’ve heard of BMW’s ongoing collaboration with artists to outfit their vehicles, this was the first time I saw the real time results.

In partnership with Esther Mahlangu, of South Africa, this BMW 525i was commissioned in 1991. Mahlangu is best known as a Ndebele painter and bead artist, and for this particular project, she translated a design that’s most often seen on Ndebele architecture onto the car. A brilliant and beautiful canvas, fit for any endurance race or exhibition.