On Thursday 3rd March I was privileged to be invited along to the launch of the British Motor Museum’ Gallery 25 exhibition. Here is a photographic report on what I saw.
First, this what the BMM says about the exhibition –
“This new art exhibition for 2025, features a range of motoring-related pieces from some of the country’s most creative and talented automotive artists and sculptors.
Britain is very lucky to boast an incredible community of artists who take their inspiration from the motoring world, from everyday cars to the heroes of motorsport. There is such a wide array of styles and media, capturing cars and their drivers in almost every era and situation.
In this next collaboration with Historic Car Art, the British Motor Museum brings together a combination of paintings and sculptural pieces by some incredible automotive artists from all over the UK to display in the Feature Exhibition Gallery. Featured artists include Jonny Ambrose, Emma Capener, Steve Goodwin, John Ketchell, Oliver Ray and Keith Woodcock.”
Here are some of the ‘Works of Art’ that particularly caught my attention –
When you enter the Gallery you are greeted by this triptych of F1 racing cars by Chris Wainwright
Immediately to your left is Jonny Ambrose’s amazing “sculpture”, in aluminium and carbon fibre, of a Porsche 917.
It really must be seen to be properly appreciated.
It was fortunate for me that Jonny was one of the “artists in residence” that day and I was able to enjoy his enthusiastic explanation of how the sculpture was created.
The detail of thought and execution was mind blowing. I was filled with awe.
In my opinion this sculpture should grace the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, or, a top Porsche dealer somewhere in the world.
The carbon fibre elements (black) represent the car’s body and the aluminium pieces the chassis.
Note the shadows, they are intended to be part of the display. One of the visitors thought they were deliberate markings on the display stand. I can understand why.
The man himself, Jonny Ambrose.
A little further into the exhibition I came across another Porsche 917 Chassis. This one by Paul Cameron.
Another Paul Cameron creation below, a Porsche 550 (Buck) this time.
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Emma Capener’s ‘Timekeepers’, the wives of 1970s F1 racing drivers.
From left to right – Helen Stewart, Nina Rindt, Barbro Peterson and Bette Hill.
If I had to choose my favourite of all the exhibits, it would be this one.
So, that was my take on the British Motor Museum’s ‘Gallery 25’. If you’re interested in cars, art, or both, it is the place to be, I am confident you will enjoy it.
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Nick
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