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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the limited-edition vehicle "Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo" in collaboration with contemporary artist Cyril Kongo on May 14, 2026 (local time).
This model is characterized by reflecting Cyril Kongo's artistic world, the "Kongoverse," onto the vehicle's exterior and interior based on the Black Badge Cullinan. It was conceived at Rolls-Royce Private Offices in New York, Seoul, and Goodwood, and only five units were produced worldwide. All vehicles have already been allocated.
The interior design uses black as the base, applying different colors to four distinct zones. The driver's seat features Phoenix Red, the front passenger seat Turquoise, and the rear seats feature Posie Yellow and Mandarin colors. The Starlight Headliner incorporates an artwork hand-painted directly by Cyril Kongo, with 1,344 stars adjusted in position and color. For the first time in Rolls-Royce history, a shooting star spanning the entire ceiling was designed. Hand-painting using airbrush techniques was added to 19 veneer panels, including the dashboard and center console, and durability was enhanced with 10 layers of lacquer coating.
The vehicle exterior is finished in Blue Crystal over Black, featuring the brand's first-ever gradient Coachline. Distinct color combinations run along the left and right sides, incorporating Cyril Kongo's "Tag" motif. Inside the 23rd-inch alloy wheels, brake calipers matching the Coachline color were installed.
Cyril Kongo stayed at the Goodwood headquarters in the UK during the early stages of the project, collaborating with brand designers, craftsmen, and engineers to complete the collection. A French national, Cyril Kongo began as a graffiti artist and has since been active in various fields, including luxury watches and aircraft.
Rolls-Royce stated that this collaboration is an example of combining the philosophy of the Black Badge with the demands of contemporary art. This model is evaluated as a symbolic project that combines modern street art with a luxury brand, possessing both artistic value and collectibility.
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