Philippe Starck designs shareable medal for Paris 2024 Olympic bid
Philippe Starck has designed a revolutionary Olympic medal concept for Paris's 2024 bid, unveiled on July 11, 2017, in Lausanne before 89 IOC members, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. The medal, called "da condividere" (to share), consists of four identical magnetic discs that can be separated, allowing the winner to give three pieces to supporters like coaches, family, and friends. Starck previously designed the Olympic torch for the 1992 Albertville Winter Games. The concept challenges traditional individualism in sports, embracing a sharing ethos. Paris is widely expected to win the 2024 bid, with Los Angeles selected for 2028, but IOC confirmation and official approval of Starck's design are still pending.
Key facts
- Philippe Starck designed a shareable Olympic medal concept for Paris 2024
- The medal consists of four magnetic discs that can be separated
- Unveiled on July 11, 2017, in Lausanne before 89 IOC members
- French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo attended
- Starck previously designed the 1992 Albertville Winter Games torch
- Paris is expected to host 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles 2028
- IOC confirmation and design approval are still pending
- The concept emphasizes sharing over individualism
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Starck
Institutions
- Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (COI)
- International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- Paris 2024
- Artribune
Locations
- Losanna
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
- Parigi
- Paris
- France
- Albertville
- Los Angeles
- United States