Renault has launched the “Pop Art Car” exhibition at the Champs-Élysées, bringing together pop culture, contemporary art and the automobile in a unique showcase.
Developed in collaboration with the Renault Fund for Art and Culture, the exhibition explores the relationship between Pop Art, Urban Art and automobiles, presenting vehicles not only as mobility solutions but also as creative canvases and cultural icons.
Speaking about the initiative, Arnaud Belloni said the exhibition highlights Renault’s longstanding connection with popular culture. “Renault has always belonged to the street, to people and to the images that define our era. The exhibition shows how design, innovation and creativity feed one another,” he noted.
Catherine Gros added that cars have long inspired artists because they represent both everyday life and emotional symbolism. The exhibition, she said, presents art and automobiles together to offer a fresh perspective on modern popular culture.
The showcase features works from both historic and contemporary artists, including Invader, whose 2008 mosaic artwork “Pole Position”—inspired by Formula 1 and video game culture—is being displayed publicly for the first time. Other artists featured include Victor Vasarely, Erró, Jean Faucheur, D*Face, Lee Quinones, and John ‘Crash’ Matos.
Alongside artworks, the exhibition highlights several innovative Renault show cars that merge design and electric mobility. These include the Suite N°4 concept by designer Mathieu Lehanneur, the electric reinterpretation of the Renault 5 by Pierre Gonalons, and the Twingo redesign by Sabine Marcelis. Sculptural art pieces created from Renault vehicles by British artist Dan Rawlings are also part of the display.
Another highlight is the R17 Electric Restomod designed with Ora Ïto, blending retro styling with futuristic electric technology. Visitors can also see the Renault 5 Turbo 3E show car, an electric performance concept featuring dual electric motors delivering 280 kW (380 hp) and 700 Nm of torque.
The exhibition also features the Filante Record 2025, an experimental electric vehicle built as a laboratory for efficiency. Equipped with an 87 kWh battery, the demonstrator set an efficiency benchmark by covering 1,008 km in under 10 hours with energy consumption of 7.8 kWh/100 km.
To engage visitors, Renault has planned a series of events during the exhibition period, including a live artistic performance by artist Joshua Vides, panel discussions with designers and artists, DJ sets, and guided tours exploring how Renault’s industrial history inspires contemporary creativity.
Through the Pop Art Car exhibition, Renault aims to reinforce the Carwalk’s position as a cultural venue where automotive innovation, art and urban culture intersect, offering visitors an immersive experience of both design and electric mobility.
