Crushed French Coca Cola
PHOTOGRAPHER: ARTHUR BELEBEAU
A crushed can of Coca-Cola twists in on itself, its red skin catching the light in long white streaks. The label reads in French: "Goût Original," original taste, printed alongside a nutrition table more explicit than anything on its American counterpart.
This can carries its Frenchness in its language and packaging, but the brand underneath is the same one anchoring the rest of Belebeau's crushed-can series, a small reminder that Coca-Cola's mythology travels everywhere, translated but never really changed. Belebeau applies his usual high-contrast, high-definition "poppy lighting" to the crushed surface, catching every fold and crease the way he would light a runway. The red reads as bright and saturated as the can did before it was flattened.
The piece extends Belebeau's ongoing series of crushed cans into new territory: the same subject, packaged for a different market, still unmistakably itself in translation.
It appeals to collectors drawn to object-as-icon photography, brand iconography, and the way Belebeau's series keeps finding new variations on a familiar symbol.
Edition of 15.
Larger exceptional formats and custom sizes available upon request at contact@theselectsgallery.com.
Product will be ready to ship in approximately 6 weeks.
We use a high quality shatter-proof acrylic glass and on the back, a hanging system makes your piece ready to hang!
Size choices refer to paper size. Image size is affected when it includes a border or no border. The wood frame is in addition. Dimension of the frames are:
- 1” Face, 2 1/4” Depth for black frames
- 1” Face, 2” Depth for White painted frames
Framing Options
Each photograph is available in a range of bespoke framing styles, thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual impact and protect the integrity of the work. See our Quality page for more details.
Acrylic
A borderless display that protects your print under glossy acrylic, intensifies contrast and color, and adds a striking sense of depth and clarity to the image.
Classic Frame
A timeless choice that combines elegance with subtle depth, using hand-crafted wooden frames and archival materials.
Shadow Box
Our most elevated option, the Shadow Box adds dramatic depth with a floating effect—ideal for showcasing photography with presence.
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Explore the unique benefits of each of our fine art finishes — from minimalist Dibond to gallery-style Shadow Box presentations.
| Feature | Dibond | Acrylic | Classic Frame | Shadow Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Fine Art Paper | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Shatter-Proof Acrylic Glass | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Handcrafted Wooden Frame | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Floating / Deep Presentation | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ |