Courtside Candy

Published by Gestalten, Courtside Candy explores basketball as far more than a game, revealing its influence as a powerful cultural force that shapes communities, creativity and contemporary visual culture. Through a rich collection of photography, design and storytelling, the book examines the many ways basketball intersects with art, fashion, architecture, graphic design and the urban environment.

Focusing on courts, neighbourhoods and creative communities around the world, Courtside Candy highlights how the sport inspires unique forms of expression both on and off the court. From street art and public interventions to fashion, branding and placemaking, it showcases basketball’s role as a catalyst for creativity and cultural identity.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book captures the energy, colour and character of the places where basketball thrives, offering a fresh perspective on the sport’s global impact. A compelling read for designers, creatives, basketball fans and anyone interested in the relationship between sport, culture and the built environment.