Illycaffè has paired up with renowned Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar and actress Penélope Cruz to create a unique set of art collection espresso cups. Designed by the iconic director, known for his passionate portrayals of the contemporary world, the set was launched in conjunction with the release of the latest Almodóvar-Cruz film, Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces). The espresso cups feature the Spanish-born actress in a colorful, pop, Warhol-esque photogram, and are numbered and signed by the director. Illy has also partnered with Almodóvar for a retrospective exhibition of his work at the Círculo de Bellas Artes cinema of Madrid, which runs until 19 April. And if that’s not enough, the two have joined together for another art collection series — due out in the fall 2009 — that will portray six emblematic scenes from Almodóvar’s films.

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