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Venice, Italy

Behind the scene

Sailing is a sport that combines skill, speed, and strategy. It is a challenge that tests the abilities and the teamwork of the sailors, who have to face the wind, the waves, and the competition. Some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world are the SailGP, the SAILING Champions League, the US Sailing Championship of Champions, the Sailing World Championships, and the Ocean Race. These events attract the best sailors from different countries and clubs, who compete for glory and honor on the water.

To capture the essence of this sport, the photographer Manuel Busetto used a technique called impressionism, which consists of creating a blurred and colorful image, that suggests the movement and the atmosphere of the scene. The result is a stunning artwork, titled Kiwi and Anemos, that depicts a sailing race between two teams: Anemos Sailing Team and Kiwi New Zealand Sailing Team. The photograph shows the two boats, with their sails full of wind, as they glide on the water. The colors of the sails contrast with the blue of the sky and the sea, creating a harmonious and vibrant composition. The image conveys a sense of dynamism and excitement, as the viewer can imagine the speed and the tension of the race.

The photographer used the impressionist technique to create a visual expression of the emotions and the sensations that the sailing race evokes. The impressionism is a style of art that originated in the 19th century, and that aimed to capture the fleeting and the subjective impressions of the reality, rather than the objective and the detailed representations. The impressionist artists used bright and pure colors, and short and loose brushstrokes, to create a sense of light and movement. The photographer applied the same principles to his photograph, using a long exposure and a camera movement, to create a blurred and abstract image.

The psychology behind this photograph is intriguing, as it stimulates different feelings and interpretations. Some might see it as a representation of the joy and the passion of the sport, while others might perceive it as a reflection of the competition and the rivalry of the teams. The photograph invites the viewer to participate in the race, and to experience the thrill and the adrenaline of the sailing. It also challenges the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the impressionist and the unconventional.

The photograph also tells a story of the two teams involved in the race, and their backgrounds and achievements. Anemos Sailing Team is an Italian sailing club based in Rome, that offers sailing courses, races, and social activities for its members. The club has a long history of sailing excellence, and has participated in several national and international events, such as the Rolex Middle Sea Race, the Barcolana, and the Giraglia.

Kiwi New Zealand Sailing Team is a professional sailing team that represents New Zealand in the SailGP, a global sailing league that features high-performance foiling catamarans. The team is led by legendary sailing duo Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, who have won multiple Olympic medals, America’s Cup titles, and world championships in various sailing classes. The team is also driven by the mission to race for a healthy ocean, and uses the platform of SailGP to communicate the importance of ocean restoration with its partner Live Ocean, a marine conservation organization founded by Burling and Tuke.

Kiwi and Anemos is a masterpiece of contemporary art, that showcases the talent and creativity of the photographer. It is a unique and original masterpiece that conveys the spirit of sailing regatta in an engaging and creative manner.

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