After 30 years at the top of the world rankings, Timo Boll ended his career. His long-time equipment sponsor, Butterfly, wanted to express their gratitude in a special way as he said goodbye.
We transformed Butterfly Timo Boll rackets into linoleum print works of art. Each racket tells a defining moment of his career.
Eight exclusive art prints, each in a limited edition of 10, were available during the exhibition.
THE STORY OF A CHAMPION,
PRINTED BY HIS RACKETS.
At Timo Boll's farewell ceremony after his last game, we gave him the hand-printed copy of depicting the most important moments of his career.
THE EXHIBITION
During Berlin Art Week, the artworks were brought to life for the first time. An exhibition showcased the greatest moments of Timo Boll's career, from his first steps to his final serve.
UPDATES
The auction of 2 of the original rackets has ended. The proceeds will go to the promotion of young table tennis talents: DTTJ Young Stars
The limited prints shared with the fans of Timo Boll for free, during the exhibition.
THE ARTIST
Saydan Celik is an illustrator and mixed media artist with a studio in Berlin. In his work, he combines traditional techniques such as linocut with contemporary, digital, and experimental design. This results in visual narratives that blend graphic clarity with emotional depth.