How Taglialatella Galleries, Russell Young, and Major League Baseball are capturing the legacy of Derek Jeter.
BY IZABELA CANNELLE
Taglialatella Galleries is unveiling JETER, a collaboration uniting Major League Baseball, celebrated pop artist Russell Young, and baseball icon Derek Jeter. This is no ordinary sports memorabilia; it’s a bold fusion of athletic legacy and artistic flair, highlighted by monumental portraits of Jeter in action. Titled The Jump and The Swing, the pieces were hand-selected by Jeter and Young to blend high art with the spirit of the game. Jeter, of course, needs no introduction. Five World Series rings, a spot in the Hall of Fame, and that rare capacity to embody both grace and grit. But it’s his off-field pursuits that lend a certain gravitas to this collaboration. Through his Turn 2 Foundation, he has fashioned himself as a champion for youth empowerment, promoting healthy lifestyles and ambition that’s as relentless as his base-running. Proceeds from JETER will support Turn 2, as well as the Perry J. Cohen Foundation—a poignant nod to one of Jeter’s youngest fans who was tragically lost at sea.
Russell Young, renowned for immortalizing Monroe and Bowie, brings his Diamond Dust technique to the collection, giving Jeter’s athletic prowess a shimmering quality. After its New York debut, JETER heads to Art Miami, where it is set to captivate a global audience, ensuring that Jeter’s legacy reaches far beyond the stadium. For collectors who acquire one or more of the 12 originals, there’s a rare perk: an invitation to an exclusive VIP dinner with Jeter on December 4th, prepared by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud.
