Cartist - F40 OU F50 ?

F40 OR F50?

2026

Limited edition

5 copies

"F40 OR F50?" is a contemporary work celebrating two of the most emblematic creations in the history of Italian automotive culture: the Ferrari F40 and the Ferrari F50.

This creation brings together two legendary supercars, separated by several years of technological evolution, yet united by a single philosophy: to offer a pure, radical, uncompromising driving experience.

On one side, the Ferrari F40, a true icon of the 1980s, recognizable by its angular silhouette, its imposing rear wing, and its decidedly wild character. On the other, the Ferrari F50, with its smoother lines, competition-inspired architecture, and its exceptional naturally aspirated V12 engine.

Two legends. Two philosophies. One question: F40 or F50?

Rendered in black on a white background, the artwork rests on an original graphic technique. The two cars are entirely composed of a multitude of tiny typographic characters, meticulously assembled to reproduce their contours, volumes, and details.

Seen from a distance, each car appears clearly defined. As you approach, the viewer discovers a complex composition in which every character contributes to building the image.

Thanks to a folding technique inspired by the agamograph, the work reveals two distinct representations depending on the viewing angle.

On one side appears the Ferrari F40, with its aggressive profile, closed cockpit, and vast rear wing. On the other side reveals the Ferrari F50, with its sculpted silhouette, open cockpit, and design directly inspired by the world of Formula 1.

As you move in front of the piece, the viewer witnesses a gradual visual transformation, shifting from one legend to the other with a simple change of perspective.

Created by Cartist, a young emerging French artist, "F40 OR F50?" belongs to a collection of three-dimensional works that combine typographic art, optical illusion, and automotive passion.

This creation is offered in a STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION OF 5 COPIES WORLDWIDE (01/05). Each copy is numbered and this edition will never be reproduced identically.

Beyond its aesthetics, "F40 OR F50?" pays homage to two radically different visions of automotive performance.

Presented in 1987 to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary, the F40 embodies an era where raw power and lightness took precedence over comfort. Its twin-turbo V8 engine, producing 478 horsepower, its lightweight bodywork, and its absence of modern electronic aids made it one of the most legendary supercars ever produced.

The Ferrari F50, unveiled in 1995, represents another approach to mechanical excellence. With its 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, directly derived from Formula 1 technologies, it offers an exceptional driving experience, combining precision, sound, and mechanical sensations.

One impresses with the brutality of its supercharged engine. The other fascinates with the nobility and musicality of its naturally aspirated V12.

The F40 embodies raw power. The F50 embodies mechanical sophistication.

Yet, despite their differences, the two cars share a common DNA: that of a era when supercars were designed above all to convey emotions.

The choice to bring these two models together in a single artwork is therefore not incidental.

It invites every enthusiast to ask themselves a question that has become essential in the world of collectors: which one to choose?

The legendary brutality of the F40 or the mechanical exclusivity of the F50?

The piece does not aim to impose an answer. It leaves the viewer free to choose their legend, while allowing them to admire both.

"F40 OR F50?" thus goes beyond a mere automotive representation to become a tribute to the history, engineering, and passion surrounding these two Italian icons.

Two eras. Two engines. Two legends.

An impossible choice.

Displayed in an elegant black frame, the artwork is ready to be hung. It will be carefully protected and shipped in reinforced packaging, suitable for its three-dimensional structure.

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