Cartist - LA F40

THE F40

2026

Limited edition

5 copies

01/05

“The F40” pays tribute to one of the most iconic automobiles in history, a true Italian legend that has become an enduring symbol of passion, performance, and automotive excellence over the decades: the Ferrari F40.

This creation highlights two complementary views of this legendary supercar. On one side, the F40 is shown in profile, revealing its low-slung silhouette, angular lines, and imposing rear wing. On the other, it is shown from the rear, displaying its famous circular taillights, wide body, and architecture directly inspired by racing.

One car. Two perspectives. One timeless legend.

The originality of this work lies in its distinctive graphic technique. Both images are created from a print composed of a multitude of red typographic characters, meticulously assembled to bring the shapes of the Ferrari F40 to life.

Each character becomes a visual building block, helping create the contours, shadows, and details of the bodywork. Viewed from a distance, the work reveals the recognizable silhouette of this legendary automobile. Up close, the viewer discovers a composition made up of countless tiny characters, transforming writing into a true artistic expression.

Red, a color historically associated with Italian sports cars, gives the whole piece a bold and expressive visual identity. It contrasts with the purity of the white background, highlighting the F40’s lines while retaining a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic.

Thanks to a folding technique inspired by the agamograph, the two images are revealed in turn depending on the viewing angle. As the viewer moves in front of the artwork, they first see the Ferrari F40 in profile, then gradually see its rear appear, as if the car were changing direction before their eyes.

This three-dimensional illusion transforms a still composition into a dynamic visual experience, inviting the eye to explore the different facets of an automotive icon.

Created by Cartist, an emerging young French artist, “The F40” is part of a collection devoted to three-dimensional automotive art, combining typographic creation, handcraft, and optical illusion.

This work is part of an EDITION STRICTLY LIMITED TO 5 COPIES WORLDWIDE (01/05). Each copy is numbered, and this edition will never be reproduced identically.

Beyond its visual effect, “The F40” celebrates an automobile that left a profound mark on the history of supercars. Unveiled in 1987 to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, the F40 was the last Ferrari introduced during Enzo Ferrari’s lifetime.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 478 horsepower, it embodies an era when performance relied above all on lightness, mechanical power, and an uncompromising driving experience.

Its radical design, imposing wing, and unique character made it much more than a mere collector’s car. The F40 became a true symbol of dreams, freedom, and automotive passion, captivating generations without ever losing its power to fascinate.

With this creation, Cartist seeks to capture that timeless fascination, transforming a mechanical icon into an artistic composition in which every character contributes to the depiction of a legend.

The work thus establishes a dialogue between past and present, between automotive history and new forms of contemporary artistic expression.

Because some cars do more than define their era. They become eternal.

Thousands of characters. Two perspectives. One legend: the F40.

Presented in an elegant black frame, the artwork is ready to hang. It will be carefully protected and shipped in reinforced packaging suited to its three-dimensional structure.

Colors and visual effects may vary slightly depending on the lighting, screens, and viewing angle.