Celebrity cyclist and cancer survivor and advocate Lance Armstrong has teamed up with Nike and, I have to admit, I'm rather shocked at what they've come with. Before looking at the pics and reading the information, I guessed it was going to be cycling gear or a custom sneaker, but man was I wrong.

Lance Armstrong and Nike unite to launch STAGES, a global art exhibition to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Over twenty renowned artists have donated their time and creativity to express the LIVESTRONG message and raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which is committed to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer.

Who? you ask. Cai Guo-Qiang, Andreas Gursky, KAWS, Catherine Opie, Raymond Pettibon, Richard Prince, Ed Ruscha, Tom Sachs, Kenny Scharf, and Christopher Wool, among others. Click here for the full roster and to see the work they've created for the exhibit and here to read more about it.

It unites the world of art, philanthropy, and sport by bringing together some of the most renowned figures in art to produce work inspired by Lance and his fight against cancer. All work is available for purchase with proceeds directly benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The show opened last night at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris and will be on view to the public from now until 08.08.09, at which point it will come to New York. As soon as I have more info on when and where, I'll let you know.

STAGES
Various Artists
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin (Paris)
Through 08.08.09