• One-of-a-kind Next-Gen Scrambler Icon will be auctioned on May 23 by Heritage Auctions
• Proceeds of auction will benefit RxART children’s charity as part of Ducati North America partnership with ATWATER men’s skincare brand
• Next-Gen Scrambler will be arriving in North American Ducati Dealerships in June, 2023

Sunnyvale, Calif. May 17, 2023 - Ducati North America has partnered with acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas and RxART children’s charity to auction a unique, hand-painted 2024 Scrambler Icon during the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art program by Heritage Auction on May 23. Proceeds will benefit the RxART children’s charity as part of a Ducati partnership with men’s clean skincare brand, ATWATER.

The auction’s proceeds will go towards funding RxART’s installation at the newly opened SUNY upstate: Nappi Wellness Institute in Syracuse, NY. RxART’s mission is to introduce contemporary art into children’s hospital settings, creating uplifting and engaging healing environments. Ducati is honored to support these efforts in transforming the lives of those in need. 

Ducati is proud to continue its partnership with ATWATER beginning earlier this year. The first phase of the collaboration resulted in a limited-edition custom soap bar, with proceeds benefiting RxART. Now, in the second phase, RxART has commissioned celebrated artist Mickalene Thomas for the upcoming Heritage auction.

As an acclaimed artist of her generation, Mickalene Thomas is renowned for her ability to explore the intricate interplay between race, femininity, and beauty through her unique artistic language. Her distinctive aesthetic and exceptional skills make her an ideal partner for the transformation of a Scrambler Ducati into a work of art. Thomas’ expertise in material and image creation imbues the Scrambler Icon with new opportunities of color, style, and concepts.