The National Motor Museum tells us…
(All words and photographs from The Museum).
The National Motor Museum is to show contemporary artworks which include blueprints of old Land Rover, Triumph and Mini vehicles acquired by an award-winning French artist and turned into contemporary pop art pieces.
The exhibition will be open at the National Motor Museum’s In Focus Gallery from 12 June 2026 – 7 February 2027.
Alan Reullier (pictured below) has used the drawings to create pop art pieces celebrating Britain’s motoring legacy. The colourful exhibition showcases and celebrates the artistry of classic car design, with visitors able to view and buy the one-of-a-kind artwork. Limited edition prints of some of the pieces will also be available to purchase.
Reuiller’s agent Edwina Lightfoot says, “Alan is an industrial artist who has worked with aerospace firms. His background as a former graffiti artist can be seen in the artwork with its bold patterns and colours around the prints and his signature black-and-white motifs.”
Alan Reulier says, “I’m inspired by the chance to push the boundaries of automotive design and create something unique that resonates with all audiences. My exhibition at Beaulieu is dedicated to the history of the British motor industry and forms part of a broader reflection on the circulation of knowledge, industrial memory and the transmission of forms.”
Andrea Bishop, Director of Collections at the National Motor Museum says, “We are delighted to have an opportunity to showcase Alan’s vibrant and innovative artworks. Reimagining and transforming heritage into art, they challenge our perceptions of significance.”
The exhibition is open every day (except Christmas Day) and is included in the Beaulieu admission ticket. Tickets are available at https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/ and further information is available at nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/
About Alan Reulier
- Alan Reullier is a French multimedia artist whose work bridges the space between art, engineering and cultural heritage. Alan started his artistic journey as a graffiti artist in the back streets of the northern suburbs of Paris. It was here that he developed an early sensitivity to space, signs and trace. As a chief mechanic in the French Navy, notably aboard aircraft carriers, he worked at the core of complex systems whilst at the same time creating his art within the ships and military bases. From this experience Alan realized that artistic material could come from industry. His work is orientated toward the recycling and giving waste materials a second life, reimagining objects not just as art but as “stories of memory, innovation and reinvention.”
- He has exhibited in many diverse venues, including the Sorbonne in Paris, the Royal Automobile Club in London, The French Consulate London, the military airbase in Tours and the International Paris Airshow Le Bourget. He has also exhibited in galleries in Paris, Morocco, Belgium, Italy, Birmingham and London.
About the National Motor Museum
- The National Motor Museum Trust Limited is a charitable organisation founded in 1972, which runs the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest. Continuing the work of the flagship Montagu Motor Museum, the Trust has a world-famous collection of 280 vehicles and associated motoring items, which are on display in the National Motor Museum.
- The National Motor Museum is an Accredited Museum and all its collections have been Designated by Arts Council England as being of national and international importance. Its internationally acclaimed collection of more than 1.9 million items is cared for by the National Motor Museum Trust and includes historically important motoring artefacts, film footage, images, documents and books.
- For more information about its collection and services see www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk
- Visitors to Beaulieu can enjoy a full day out with features including the ancestral Montagu home Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, adventure play area Little Beaulieu, and grounds and gardens. Tickets can be bought in advance. For tickets or more information, see www.beaulieu.co.uk or call 01590 612345.
- A full calendar of events and exhibitions is held at Beaulieu by the National Motor Museum, including Classic Grille Evenings and Transport Torques. Details are available at www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/events