Ugo Nespolo and Collezione 100

The renowned Turin-born Master interprets ten of the most iconic liveries in Ducati’s history and the new special-series models created to celebrate them.

An Artist’s Vision for Ducati’s Centenary

From Collezione 100, the series inspired by our most iconic liveries, comes an exclusive artistic project signed by Ugo Nespolo, one of the leading Italian artists of the late twentieth century. To celebrate the connection between past, present, and future, the Master has created twenty original artworks: ten dedicated to the Collezione 100 models and ten to the historic motorcycles that inspired them, all interpreted through his unmistakable visual language. 

Twenty Masterpieces Bridging History and the Future

The result is a collection of twenty original artworks: one dedicated to each Collezione 100 model and one to its historic source of inspiration, all interpreted through Nespolo’s unmistakable visual language. 

A vibrant and dynamic narrative unfolds through color, deconstructing and reassembling the motorcycles’ lines to highlight the power and beauty of every single livery. Created as a tribute to Ducati’s one hundred years of history, these works form a unique collection that will officially become part of the Borgo Panigale heritage, supported by the Ducati Foundation.

To translate the artwork into a tactile dimension and enhance its sense of dynamism, Ugo Nespolo chose a distinctive printing technique based on the micrometric layering of color, in which successive layers of varnish are applied through repeated passes. This meticulous process gives depth and texture to the graphic mark, allowing shapes and geometries to emerge from the surface. 

The result is an experience that goes beyond the visual, engaging the sense of touch as well. Each artwork acquires the depth and uniqueness of a gallery piece, celebrating the attention to detail that unites Ducati’s excellence with Nespolo’s artistic vision. 

Rider and Machine: A Perfect Symbiosis

In the Master's works, these two protagonists are not separate elements but merge into a single dynamic composition, where the motorcycle’s lines and the rider’s silhouette complete one another. Through bold strokes and vibrant fields of color, Nespolo captures the inseparable bond that is forged in the saddle, celebrating the harmony between human instinct and mechanical precision. 

It is a visual expression of a profound connection, the same bond that has always united every Ducatista with their motorcycle. 

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to bringing Ducati’s technical and design heritage into conversation with the language of contemporary art. A journey that is now enriched by the extraordinary vision and unmistakable colour of Maestro Nespolo.”

Stefano Tarabusi, Design Manager, Ducati Motor Holding
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The Master
Ugo Nespolo is an internationally renowned artist, celebrated worldwide for his unique ability to break down the barriers between artistic expression and everyday life. His unmistakable style blends the dynamism of Futurism, the vibrant energy of Pop Art, and a deep commitment to applied art, an approach that has led him to collaborate with some of the world’s leading industrial brands and companies.
The First Encounter
In 2001, Nespolo chose the Ducati 996 as a three-dimensional canvas to translate the essence of speed into pure painting. Presented at Arte Fiera, the work elevated the design of what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Superbikes ever created into a contemporary sculpture, celebrating the perfect union between engineering and graphic expression.

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