Maybach Queequeq Sculpture Presented in Miami

Present at the Art Basel Miami Beach event, German luxury car manufacturer Maybach presented not a car, as some might have imagined, but a sculpture. Created by sculptor Julian Schnabel in cast bronze with patina over stainless steel armatures, the so called Queequeq - The Maybach Sculpture previews what Maybach promises to be two full years of similar initiatives.

The Queequeq is 483 cm (190 inches) high, 170 cm (67 inches) wide and 142 cm (56 inches) deep. It is named after the harpooneer character of Herman Melville's Moby Dick and presents itself as a creation of “strength and surprises with fluidity and lightness,” according to the sculptor.

"The quest for perfection and uniqueness is the essence of the Maybach brand. The Maybach Foundation's concept of mentoring also carries great significance, as I have always felt it was important to support and promote young, talented artists," said Julian Schnabel.

"And older artists should encourage younger ones. This is something that can be fun, useful and important."

This sculpture is the first in a series of other artistic endeavors which Maybach will be supporting Schnabel to fulfill.

For the next two years, the two new partners will engage in a series of special events, which will start next year with Schnabel's work being presented at the Venice Biennale in the Piazza San Marco at the Museo Correr and MOCA in Los Angeles, just to name a few.

"We are very happy to partner with this great artist. The partnership with Julian Schnabel and Maybach is significant based on our shared principles. It also marks the first engagement on behalf of a brand within his brilliant career," added Maybach Global Brand manager Patrick Marinoff.