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.
'Two Paths, One Dream'
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I decided to connect my own story with the story of Stephen Curry, an NBA legend who’s been an inspiration to millions, including me.
The color palette is inspired by the Golden State Warriors, while the inner side features a map highlighting Ohio and California — symbolizing Curry’s journey from college basketball to the big stage in San Francisco.
The gradient pattern on the heel represents a basketball hoop — a direct nod to the game itself and also my personal signature style, since gradients are a core element of almost every piece I create.
Throughout the shoes, I included graffiti-style lettering – a tribute to the art form that started my entire creative path. Words like precision, vision, and I can do all things reflect both Curry’s mindset and my own.
The number 30 on the heel was already part of the design, but I highlighted it with a graffiti-inspired finish, giving it a new layer of meaning. On the outer side, a panorama of San Francisco ties the concept together — symbolizing the American Dream that connects our stories.
Even though I come from Poland, most of my work now goes to the U.S. — something I’d never have imagined when I started. This project is a reflection of that journey, step by step toward something greater.
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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.
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A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
