Automobili Lamborghini is kicking off celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Miura with an art exhibit entitled “Velocità e Colore” (Speed and Color), which will be on display from April 28 to June 30 at Lamborghini’s historic museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy.
Local artist Alfonso Borghi from Campegine was invited to interpret the Miura and the marque of the Raging Bull. Their spirit, essence and colors are expressed in his 10 works on display.
Distinguished by an artistic language that is informal and abstract, Mr Borghi’s painting is the product of an unconscious revision of the dynamic shapes, the stylistic elements of fine design, and the innovations in colour that have traditionally characterized Lamborghini super sports cars.
With their strong interplays of colour and three-dimensional effects, the 10 canvasses in a large size (eight in a size of 200×150 cm, and two in a size of 180×180 cm) gradually reveal specific details that distinguish the Lamborghinis of today and yesteryear – from the iconic Miura to the Reventón, Sesto Elemento and Aventador.
Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali commented: “The encounter of art and automotive legend is a winning combination. From the first cars we produced to the vehicles of today, Lamborghinis have been masterworks of automotive art in which expert craftsmanship is fused with engineering genius and design. With this exhibit, we wish to pay tribute to the richness of our heritage and to the 50th anniversary of the Miura. We also intended to try out new means of expressing our culture and new approaches to its enhancement.”
The exhibit has been incorporated seamlessly within the prestigious collection at the Museo Lamborghini, which opened in 2001. This unique facility in Sant’Agata Bolognese highlights Lamborghini’s important heritage, which combines the finest tradition of Italian craftsmanship and constant technological innovation.
Exceptionally beautiful cars designed and built in Sant’Agata Bolognese, from 1963 to the present, are presented at the museum in a breathtaking sequence that extends over two floors, where historic vehicles can be admired, such as the 350 GT, Miura, Countach, LM 002 and Diablo, alongside concept cars and limited editions such as the Reventón, Sesto Elemento, and also the Urus, the design preview of Lamborghini’s future SUV.
The exhibit was co-produced by Lamborghini, Artioli 1899 (an historic publisher in Modena that’s also devoted to cultural events) and Professor Paolo Fontanesi, and is accompanied by a book published by Artioli 1899. The chapters on the world of Lamborghini were produced by journalist Daniele Buzzonetti and include a section on the exhibit that features a piece by famous art critic Vittorio Sgarbi.
The new Lamborghini art exhibit will run from April 28 to June 30 and be open to visitors during the museum’s opening hours.
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