Courtside Candy’s book is filled with stories of artists whose visions have been shaped, at least to some degree, by basketball, and in turn their art is changing the way we see the game. Their work spans a wide spectrum – painters who reimagine the game through surreal lenses, photographers who document the pulse of the game in places from Tibet to Rwanda, and designers who transform basketballs into fashionable handbags or museum-worthy sculptures.
Courtside Candy explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design. This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball’s role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures. By capturing the intersection of the game with various forms of expression, Courtside Candy reveals how basketball shapes and reflects the unique character of the places where it thrives.
As basketball intertwines with diverse forms of creativity, it drives innovation in spaces where art, architecture, and culture converge. This book documents how the sport fuels connection and transformation, offering readers a focused exploration of basketball’s ability to inspire across disciplines.
Source: Gestalten
