What's Inside the Gold Box Given to Olympic Medal Winners?

Discover the unique gold box given to Paris Olympic medal winners, containing the official poster by Ugo Gattoni. Learn about the artist and the intricate details of his masterpiece.

What's Inside the Gold Box Given to Olympic Medal Winners?

During the medal ceremonies at the Paris Olympics, viewers have noticed a unique addition to the usual medals and bouquets. Winners are being handed what looks like a gold box or bar.

Olympic organizers have revealed that this mysterious gold box contains the official poster for the 2024 Olympics. The poster is a masterpiece created by Ugo Gattoni, an artist celebrated for his intricate works that blend surrealism and mythology.

The creation of this poster was no small feat. Gattoni dedicated four months and over 2,000 hours to this project, meticulously crafting each character by hand to ensure every detail was unique and exceptional.