Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech

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Abloh enlisted trusted collaborators including Tremaine Emoryto co-create limited-edition hoodies and T-shirts emblazoned with “FOS” (“Figures of Speech”) that are only available at the High’s exhibition.

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Adam Nana”Extract of David Shrigley interview “Advice to the Young [White Label] Nothing can replace travel,” Abloh tells a design teacher who asks for one piece of advice to relay to his students. “One thing you can’t cheat is seeing other parts of the world.” RENé HUBERT: THE MAN WHO DRESSED FILMSTARS AND AIRPLANES LARS MüLLER PUBLISHERS ISBN: 9783037787007Exhibition curator Michael Darling says he and Abloh hope to to draw younger visitors interested in fashion as an art form to the museum. Visit “Church & State” after your tour of the exhibition to see the most recent iterations of Abloh’s juncture between art and fashion. This special edition comes in a cloth slipcase with “”Personal Copy”” silkscreened on the book fore edge. It also features a measuring tape ribbon marker as well as a flexi disc printed with a Juergen Teller photo that includes a recording of Virgil Abloh discussing his inspirations.

From street fashion to high culture, the work of Virgil Abloh, a celebrated multihyphenate artist, is showcased in this book. Because Figures of Speech was in the works for years, Sargent said: "It is, in fact, not at all in that way a memorial, right? It really is a show by a living artist." The 38-year-old multi-hyphenate behind everything from sneakers to furniture is standing at the entrance of his first solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, titled “Figures of Speech,” and he’s swamped by reporters armed with queries about Kanye West and quotation marks. BadBadNotGood “Untitled” recorded live in Paris France opening song of Virgil Abloh Louis Vuitton show 2018 Tinker Hatfield, the Nike design legend behind the Air Jordan III, Air Max 1, and countless others, has seen this firsthand.That’s what I would do, and I think that’s what this exhibit is about. It’s having a dialogue with what’s in the institution. These are institutional Nikes now,” Abloh says “But it’s to make that journey shorter from what I had to do to get to this stage in my career, and make it 10 times shorter for those looking for that avenue.” BadBadNotGood “IV” recorded live in Paris, France – closing song of Virgil Abloh Louis Vuitton show 2018 Earlier this year, he unveiled his collaboration with Mercedes Benz, reimagining the company’s G-Class as a streamlined racing car. His artwork has also been the subject of an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, USA. In the near future, his Ikea collaboration will be released through the brand’s international stores.

It was here at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he was introduced to a curriculum, originally established by Mies van der Rohe. A curriculum which was formed from the notions of Bauhaus, that enabled Virgil Abloh to learn how to converge the fields of arts, craft, and design.

In the archives section, more than 1,800 never-before-seen images pulled from the artist's personal files reveal the remarkable breadth of his influences and collaborations. And the index cross references the catalogue plates--Abloh's works--with his projects and process, using a vocabulary of themes developed by Abloh. It comes in a cloth slipcase with "Personal Copy" silkscreened on the book fore edge, a measuring tape ribbon marker, and a flexi disc printed with a Juergen Teller photo that includes a recording of Virgil Abloh discussing his inspirations.

Organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and set in an immersive space designed by Rem Koolhaas’s renowned architecture firm OMA*AMO, the exhibition will offer an in-depth look at defining highlights of Abloh’s career, including signature clothing collections, video documentation of iconic fashion shows, distinctive furniture and graphic design work, and collaborative projects with contemporary artists. A program of cross-disciplinary offerings will mirror the artist’s range of interests across music and design. News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. The exhibition also showcases many of Abloh's collaborations, including work with sportswear brand Nike, furniture brand Ikea and celebrities such as Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Kanye West. The exhibition will be the last stop for Figures of Speech

The first section features essays and an interview that examine Abloh’s oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion and race, to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across mediums, connecting visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands and architects. The book also contains a massive archive of images culled from Abloh’s personal files on major projects, revealing behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations and more—accompanied by intimate commentary from the artist. Finally, a gorgeous full-color plate section offers a detailed view of Abloh’s work across disciplines. Figures of Speech” in Chicago tries to capture the essence of a prodigious fashion designer. It’s an endeavor with radical juxtapositions, clever products and some missed opportunities. With that in mind, he’s gladly willing to field questions from the people he hopes will return to the exhibition.