illy Art Collection | Foreigners Everywhere – Biennale Arte 2024 Limited Edition Espresso Cups Set of 2 (Mahku & Paula Nicho)
illy Art Collection | Foreigners Everywhere – Biennale Arte 2024 Limited Edition Espresso Cups Set of 2 (Mahku & Paula Nicho)
Created for the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, this exclusive illy Art Collection set features two signed and numbered porcelain espresso cups with matching saucers, each decorated with original artworks by MAHKU and Paula Nicho. Their distinct artistic languages offer a window into cultural memory, identity, and imagination—central themes of the Biennale Arte 2024 exhibition, “Foreigners Everywhere.”
Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the illy Art Collection celebrates global artistic diversity through finely crafted porcelain pieces that elevate the coffee ritual into an encounter with contemporary art. Conceived as collectible miniature artworks, each cup is meticulously produced using illy’s renowned porcelain craftsmanship and hand-finished detailing.
Due to artisanal production, subtle decorative variations or small imperfections may appear; these are inherent to the handcrafted process and not considered defects.
In alignment with illy’s dedication to ethical and sustainable practices, the collection reflects the company’s B-Corp certification, awarded for excellence in environmental responsibility, social impact, and corporate transparency.
Contains
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2 signed and numbered porcelain espresso cups featuring artworks by MAHKU and Paula Nicho
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2 matching porcelain saucers
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1 complimentary illy spoon
Care Instructions
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Not suitable for microwave use
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Not dishwasher safe
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Clean only with non-abrasive materials
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Minor decorative irregularities are characteristic of handcrafted production
About the illy Art Collection
Since its creation, the illy Art Collection has transformed the everyday act of drinking coffee into a refined cultural experience. These limited-edition porcelain cups—each signed and numbered—bring contemporary artworks into daily life, engaging the senses and the mind with every use.