WORK OF ART
World’s weirdest superyacht worth £30million is designed to baffle sailors at sea with World War One-style camouflage
The yacht dubbed 'Guilty' was designed by a well-known artist
THE world's weirdest superyacht is a treat for every art connoisseur with a unique geometric design.
The floating piece of art - worth an estimated £30million - is inspired by a British naval camouflage technique used in World War One.
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The military hack, called Razzle Dazzle, was used by troops to conceal vessels and military instruments during the war.
It was done to baffle enemy warships and other sailors at sea.
The stunning superyacht - called Guilty - was commissioned by contemporary art collector Dakis Joannou and designed by artist Jeff Koons.
It was built in collaboration with Italian designer Ivana Porfiri.
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Dubbed an "open-air museum", the vessel was named after Sarah Moris' famous painting Guilty - which is also painted on one of the boat's cabins.
Koons hand-painted the yacht to create the alienating effect - and played with the ideas of pyramids and mirages.
Speaking to , Koons said: "If the sea was calm then you would get a reflection [of the exterior body] and the model would have a doubling effect that makes it even more abstract."
Apart from the stunning geometric shapes finished in bright and pop colours, the vessel features interesting details on the inside.
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In contrast to the exterior, the yacht’s interior takes on a minimalist aesthetic with white walls and ceilings.
Subtle but elegant furnishings contrasted with pop and iconic artworks can be found throughout the yacht’s rooms, making the vessel an art gallery itself.
And the living quarters are designed around specific works of art.
Encompassing the top deck, the living rooms offer 180-degree views of the sea - with the master bedroom having its own private terrace.
Inspired by British musician Martin Creed, words like "Feelings" and "Duck" hang in neon lights above the bed, giving interiors a unique touch of style.
Four guest cabins, equally luxurious, feature museum-worthy works, while the largest portion of the main deck has a living room decorated with Italian furnishing.
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And a superyacht that combines "science with luxury" could finally make its first voyage after years of testing.
Plans for the Earth 300 vessel - which has 13 floors and 22 labs - reveal it could hold 160 scientists from across the globe for sustainable exploration of our seas.
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