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"These Nike athlete portraits, created by illustrator Florian NICOLLE, are vibrant demonstrations of athletic pride. Each portrait is meant to depict a different iconic sport, from boxing to football to tennis. Florian NICOLLE&amp;#039;s style transforms these sports into works of art that are both eye-catching and exuberant. The most vibrant and emotional portrait in the Nike series is that which depicts a boxer, standing in fighting stance, ready to take the first punch. One arm has a red streak across it, which, combined with the boxer&amp;#039;s chiseled jaw and fierce glare, makes for an intense portrait.  Some of these portraits are comedic as well as emotionally effective. One portrait shows two tennis balls on a purple backdrop.  Florian NICOLLE&amp;#039;s famous style is put to incredible use in these Nike portraits. For Nike, this is a unique marketing strategy. By commissioning these striking portraits, Nike has incorporated fine art into the sports industry."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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