Juan Mata's latest venture is the art exhibition 'Football City, Art United', part of the 2025 Manchester International Festival. This project pairs 11 legendary footballers with 11 contemporary artists, showcasing works that fuse football creativity and artistic expression. Collaborating with notable figures like curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and filmmaker Josh Willdigg, Mata aims to create a connection between art and football. The exhibition includes a variety of artistic forms, such as sound installations and sculpture, and features renowned footballers like Eric Cantona and Ella Toone. Mata expresses pride in this unique blend of sporting and artistic worlds.
As part of the 2025 Manchester International Festival, Juan Mata has launched his own art exhibition: Football City, Art United, showcasing new work from 11 footballers and 11 contemporary artists.
The project, developed with curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, filmmaker Josh Willdigg, and visual arts producer Holly Shuttleworth, explores the intersection between creativity in football and art.
Mata expressed his excitement in collaborating with Eric Cantona, describing him as an artist on the pitch due to his unique playing style.
The exhibition includes diverse artistic expressions such as sound installations, manga art, animation, and sculpture that challenge conventional boundaries.
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