The Playmaker, unveiled by Stefano Boeri Architetti at the Manchester International Festival, showcases the influence of football legend Sandro Mazzola. It consists of three cylindrical modules, designed for free movement, featuring walls with circular holes as suggested by professional footballers. The installation encourages visitors to engage with football's expressive potential. It is part of the broader Football City, Art United exhibition, connecting artists and footballers to explore cultural intersections. The design reflects Boeri's admiration for Mazzola, blending the themes of artistry and tactical vision inherent in football.
The Playmaker features three cylindrical modules, akin to small arenas, where visitors can move freely in a space designed for exploring football's expressive dimensions.
The walls of The Playmaker are punctuated with circular holes, allowing visitors to stretch, duck, twist, or invent new moves, emphasizing movement and creativity.
Installed within the Football City, Art United exhibition, The Playmaker immerses audiences in football as a means of moving, thinking, and remembering.
Stefano Boeri’s design reflects his admiration for football legend Sandro Mazzola, portraying the game as an art form that blends intellect and instinct.
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