illy caffè Announces Sponsorship of SFMOMA's Curators' Circle Programs

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Illy caffe, supporter of artists and art initiatives across the globe, today announces a three-year sponsorship of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and its Curators' Circle programs.

SFMOMA is about to complete a major building expansion designed by international architecture firm SnØhetta that triples the museum's gallery space and is scheduled to open on May 14, 2016. "We are thrilled to have illy onboard and grateful for their support. We look forward to many years of partnership to help bring exciting programming to members of our Curators' Circle," said SFMOMA Helen and Charles Schwab Director Neal Benezra.

Curators' Circle members engage with SFMOMA curators, conservators, and other museum specialists through behind-the-scenes tours, events, and compelling learning opportunities. A recent Curators' Circle event welcomed the artist Ed Ruscha in conversation with Benezra.

Since 1992, more than 70 contemporary artists have collaborated on the illy Art Collection coffee cups collection, including Michelangelo Pistoletto, Jeff Koons, Marina Abramović and Louise Bourgeois. Illy Art Collection cups will be showcased in the SFMOMA Museum Store, and illy will host events at the museum that build upon its deep relationship with artists around the world.

"We seek beauty and goodness in everything we do from our coffee to our cafés," said Andrea Illy, Chairman and CEO of illycaffè S.p.A. "San Francisco is a great city filled with amazing culture, art and food.  We are honored and excited to be connected with SFMOMA during this great moment in the institution's history." 

Museum visitors will be able to enjoy illy coffee in Cafe 5, adjacent to the museum's sculpture garden.

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About illycaffè

Illycaffè was founded in Trieste in 1933; the company manufactures and markets a unique blend of 100% Arabica espresso coffee and is the leading brand in top quality coffee.  Almost 7 million cups of illy coffee are consumed daily throughout the world. Illy coffee is sold in more than 140 countries and is served in over 100,000 of the world's finest restaurants and cafés. The stores and monobrand illy shops are approximately 230 in 43 Countries. The company established and runs the Coffee University with a view to fostering and spreading the culture of coffee; this center of excellence provides comprehensive academic and hands-on training for coffee growers, baristas and fans covering every aspect of the product. The company has approximately 1,084 people on its global payroll, and in 2014 posted consolidated revenues of €391 million. Illy purchases green coffee beans directly from growers of the highest quality Arabica, based on partnerships underpinned by the principles of sustainable development. Out of its Trieste headquarters the company encourages long-term partnerships with the world's best growers in Brazil, Central America, India and Africa, sharing know-how and technology and paying higher than market compensation.

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