Design illy Art Collection x Ai Weiwei

The art of morning coffee. From Louise Bourgeois to Marina Abramović, illy have collaborated with a range of high-profile contemporary artists over the years – and this latest launch sees the art of Ai Weiwei adorn their famous coffee sets. The collection is inspired by Ai’s ‘Coloured Vases’ exhibition in 2006, in which he submerged Neolithic vases into industrial paint tins – bringing new perspectives to traditional objects. ‘I think it is very important to give power to art and design while drinking good coffee, because it affects everybody’s life. We should enjoy it,’ says Ai. Amen to that – ours is a latte.