New Illy Espresso Collection Showcases Work of Biennale Arte Artists – HFN

NEW YORKIllycaff has launched the newest illy Art Collection, a special edition line of espresso and cappuccino cups designed by four artists participating in the 2019 Biennale Arte exhibition in Italy.

Each cup is unique, inspired by each artists personal interpretation of the expression interesting times that animated the 2019 Exhibition. The exhibition opened in May and closed late last month.

The My Sketch Book design by Cameron Jamie resembles a handwritten journal page; AD Minolitis saucer features a modernist utopia painting complemented by an espresso cup that plays with shapes and colors inspired by the work of the Memphis group. The Slavs and Tatars collective presented The Dark One, a phonetic tribute to the geographical origins of coffee. The fourth design, by Ulrike Mller, presents digital and hand-drawn graphic elements.

Illycaff has collaborated with the Biennale Arte for the last 10 editions.

The Biennale collection is available on illy.com, and at retail and hospitality outlets. The set of four espresso cups retails for $12 and four cappuccino cups for $140.

Editor-in-Chief Allison Zisko first joined HFN in 1998 and spent many years covering the tabletop category before widening her scope to all home furnishings. In her current role, she oversees all aspects of HFN, including its print and digital products, and represents the brand at home and abroad through presentations, panel discussions and HFNs podcast, The Inside Scoop.

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New Illy Espresso Collection Showcases Work of Biennale Arte Artists - HFN