Art, the Artist and the Art of Coffee with illy
Highlights
Travel dates are mutually agreed upon and must occur within 12 months of auction closing date.
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is an art form. No one knows that better than illycaffè. An Italian family business, founded in Trieste in 1933, illy is committed to offering the greatest coffee to the world. Everything ‘made in illy’ is enhanced by beauty
& art, which represent founding values of the brand, starting from its logo – designed by an artist, James Rosenquist – and including the renowned illy Art Collection, comprised of over 100 cups designed by international artists.
This experience offers the best of both worlds for the coffee and art lover. You and a guest will enjoy a private tour of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and a private class at the newest Universita del Caffee (University of Coffee) with illy’s Master Arista, Giorgia Milos. You’ll explore coffee from around the world and discover the flavor profiles and distinct aromas found in each cup and discover the best ways to make coffee at home.
You’ll also receive an illy X1 Anniversary machine, free illy Coffee for a year and a collection of archival illy Art Collection Cups that are no longer available for purchase. These espresso coffee cups have been designed by artists, musicians and film-makers as part of the of the 10th birthday celebrations of the Italian restaurant group Strada. Here’s your chance to experience the art of coffee. Bid now.
This experience includes:
- Roundtrip United Economy® domestic airfare for two to San Francisco, CA*
- Three-night hotel accommodations
- Ground transportation to/from San Francisco International Airport and hotel
- A private tour for two of SFMOMA with a champagne toast and lunch at Cafe 5
- A private class for two at the newest Universita del Caffe (University of Coffee) in San Francisco with illy's Master barista, Giorgio Milos
- Explore coffee from around the world and discover the flavor profiles and distinct aromas found in each cup and show you the best ways to make coffee at home
- An illy X1 Anniversary machine and free illy coffee for one year
- Collection of archival illy Art Collection Cups that are no longer available for purchase
- Espresso coffee cups designed by artists, musicians and film-makers as part of the of the 10th birthday celebrations of the Italian restaurant group Strada. The illy Art Collection features cups designed by well-known names such as Louise Bourgeois.
*Airfare is only included for members outside of the greater San Francsico area.
illy generously supports the Curator’s Circle at SFMOMA.
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