When art meets sports

Art and sport, two seemingly distinct universes, meet today to give birth to unique works, where movement, emotion, and aesthetics intertwine. Contemporary artists, each in their own way, reinvent the boundaries between physical discipline and creation, transforming athletic gestures into visual and sensory experiences.

Laura Doardo is an art director, set designer, and object creator, born in Veneto (Italy). Trained in architecture, she has developed a keen sensitivity for the design of creative concepts and visual supports. Her work focuses on art direction for campaigns, photo shoots, set design, and editorial projects, combining architectural rigor and visual boldness.

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@lauradoardo

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Bertrand Aznar, illustrator, creative director, and footwear designer at Neutra, stands out with a style inspired by European and Japanese comic books, enriched with elements of modeling. His illustrations explore a variety of clothing universes: sartorial, techwear, workwear, militaria, and americana.

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@bertrand_aznar

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Climbing Pixels / Rock Art Lover is an artistic project that transforms climbing walls into interactive works through a pixelated technique. Each brushstroke becomes a climbable volume, inviting climbers to co-create a visual and sensory experience. Here, the wall is no longer just a simple support, but a living scene where art and movement respond to each other, making climbing a form of living and collaborative art.

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@rockartlover

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@rockartlover

Octavio Plato, also known as Mr. Saturday, a self-taught artist since 2017, has established himself as an essential figure in sneaker and running culture through his "Sneaker Portraits", unique illustrations that transcend the mere representation of shoes. His approach captures the essence of styles and personalities, blending insider culture and accessibility, appealing to both brands and enthusiasts.

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@monsieursaturday

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@monsieursaturday

Ivan Le Pays is a French artist, tattoo artist, and performer who explores the relationship between the body and the landscape. A graduate in design and anthropology, he uses line as a language through his tattoos, his climbing sculptures (Emprises), and his award-winning films (A Line Alone, 2023). Collaborating with athletes and brands like Arc'teryx, he blends art, sport, and nature.

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@ivanlepays

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Thomas Cavé, a French illustrator based in Amsterdam, brings to life detailed and playful illustrations inspired by nature, functional design, and everyday moments. His universe combines meticulous observation, serenity, and storytelling, bringing warmth and personality to projects for brands, editorial content, and campaigns.

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@thomas__cave

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@thomas__cave