illy has been blending art and coffee for decades, and one of the most striking results of such a mix is its illy Art Collection, which now includes a plethora of state-of-the art coffee cup sets and cans created by the greatest international artists of our time as well as by aspiring talents. The range, which includes over 70 series of coffee cups by Jeff Koons, Francsis Fod Coppola, Jan Fabre and Tobias Rehberger to name but a few, now welcomes the cups with blastful designs created by Neapolitan artist Francesco Clemente, who now lives in the USA, and a the second can of 2011, designed by Alioum Moussa, who is an eclectic and multidisciplinary artist from Cameroon.

illy is one of the biggest fans of contemporary art and contently proves it by launching themed projects and awards as well as releases new additions to its bespoke illy Art Collection of cups and limited-edition cans. Recently, the brand redefined its basic range’s identity—now the coffee canisters feature brush strokes of different colours, which help distinguish between the various preparation types and roasts. The new can became the canvas for the latest ‘coffee’ design ‘Energie Love Difference’ by Michelangelo Pistoletto.