As Frieze kicked off in London today, illy – the heritage Italian coffee house known for merging art and espresso culture – unveiled Swiss artist John Armleder as the latest collaborator its longstanding series: the illy Art Collection.

illy – with its iconic minimalist red sans-serif logo – isn’t just synonymous with premium Italian coffee, it’s also deeply tied to the art world. Since 1992, the brand has invited artists from around the world to reimagine the classic white espresso cup, collaborations that have transformed thousands of tiny porcelain canvases into a vibrant and evolving collection of art.

Titled Tastes, the brand's latest collaboration saw it enlist the help of multidisciplinary Swiss artist John Armleder – whose work spans painting, sculpture, performance and more, and

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