The illy sustainArt project was founded in 2007 with the aim of deepening the dimension of illycaffè’s actions in the world of contemporary art and expand to the international art community, the company’s approach to sustainable business growth. Conceived to explore new frontiers of creativity, illy sustainArt is an actual hub for exhibitions, collaborations and art events as well as a reference point for artists, curators and art professionals coming from all over the world.

From 2008 to 2015 illy sustainArt was also a digital platform – a communication tool, a growing network and a window inside the world of contemporary art in coffee producing countries and emerging markets.