New! Illy art collection: 2024 Barcolana Sagmeister Espresso Cup/Saucer

Description: Illy Art Collection Barcolana 2024 - Stefan Sagmeister - Espresso Coffee Cup/saucer. Limited edition, signed and numbered. New in box with brochure. The Barcolana is a historic international sailing regatta. A one-of-a-kind event, in 2018 it officially entered the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds biggest regatta. This year, we celebrate it together with a special espresso cup created by world-famous designer Stefan Sagmeister. Stefan Sagmeister merges design and relevant data from the history of the boat race to convey an uplifting message for our current times, Sagmeister transforms numbers into captivating visual representations accessible to the wider public. The embedding of data visualizations onto eclectic mediums - such as antique paintings, clothing, sculptural objects, espresso cups and installations - bridges the past and present, while telling a hopeful story of a certain amount of progress over time. Stefan Sagmeister, acclaimed New York-based designer and two-time Grammy award recipient, boasts an illustrious career and a diverse portfolio spanning commissioned design projects, book publications, films, exhibitions, and public installations. Sagmeister's work is featured in eminent international institutions such as HEMA New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, SMoMA, and MAK Vienna; his ingressive roster of clients includes the Guggenheim Museum, the Rolling Stones, and HBO. In recent years, Sagmeister has shifted focus to explore themes of happiness, beauty, and human progress. Reflecting this intentional shift, his latest collection of works showcases "Beautiful Numbers" to illustrate improvements in human development over time, offering visitors an optimistic and inspiring message that "Now is Better."

Price: 129 USD

Location: White Lake, New York

End Time: 2025-01-30T00:24:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19 USD