Created in partnership with Rakuten, brought together thousands of custom sneaker artists from across the US and Europe. With Rakuten’s support, the competition became one of the largest creator-driven sneaker showcases ever produced, giving emerging artists a platform on a global stage. From thousands of entries, just 100 creators were shortlisted by a world-class judging panel featuring leaders across sport, design, music, and sneaker culture. These Top 100 designs formed the Art of the Game Official Collection - a rare, curated snapshot of sneaker culture at its most innovative. The journey concluded in San Francisco, where the finalists were flown out for a filmed finale with the Judges. This finale marked a milestone moment: a celebration of creators, culture, and the evolution of custom sneakers as a legitimate art form. Now, for the first time ever, you can own a piece of this history. Each Top 100 sneaker - whether the original pair or a made-to-order version in your size - represents a creator who rose above thousands to earn their place in this landmark Rakuten x Stephen Curry series. This isn’t just a sneaker. It’s a piece of the Art of the Game legacy - and a chapter in the future of sneaker culture.
“Dynasties of Greatness“
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A Fusion of Civilizations and the Spirit of Basketball
This custom sneaker design unites four ancient civilizations — Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, and Inca — through the universal language of creativity, storytelling, and competition. Each culture represents a pillar of human achievement: Greek philosophy and athleticism, Egyptian symbolism and power, Chinese balance and harmony, and Inca connection to nature and spirit.
• Greek — The birthplace of athletic ideals and competition. From the Olympic games to the pursuit of excellence, Greece represents discipline and teamwork
• Egyptian — A symbol of legacy and power. Egypt contributes the idea of greatness built to last — just like the pyramids. It reminds us that true mastery in basketball, as in art, comes from precision, patience, and timeless vision.
• Chinese — The balance between body and mind. Drawing from the philosophies of harmony and flow, China reflects the rhythm and strategy of the game — the fluid motion, control, and unity that define basketball at its purest.
• Inca — The connection to nature, energy, and community. The Incas inspire the soul of the game — creativity, resilience, and the unspoken bond between players and fans, much like the deep connection between people and the land.
Just like basketball, these civilizations thrived on strategy, artistry, and community. My goal was to blend their visual identities and mythologies into a modern canvas — the sneaker — transforming it into a wearable tribute to timeless greatness. Every line, color, and texture tells a story of legacy.
For the creation, I combined brushwork, airbrush, and markers, also golden leafs on the heel to highlight the sacred and royal elements of each dynasty. I intentionally left the midsole unpainted, as it’s a sensitive part of the shoe — preserving its durability and playability, staying true to the purpose of performance.
Dynasties of Greatness merges art, culture, and competition — a tribute to Steph Curry’s timeless greatness and the ancient pursuit of perfection that continues to inspire every generation.
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Own The Art. Wear The Story.
Discover the Top 100 sneakers from the CANVVS Global Competition - designs hand-picked by our judges from thousands of entries worldwide. Each pair is created by a rising creator pushing the boundaries of art, culture and sneaker design.
By owning one, you’re not just buying a sneaker - you’re supporting emerging talent, championing creativity, and wearing a piece of global competition history.
A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
