Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech

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This collectible flip book “lookbook” features Virgil Abloh’s designs from his 2013 video showcasing his original brand, Pyrex Vision. This exhibition is designed by Samir Bantal, Director of AMO, the research and design studio of OMA. 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. He made some revisions to some of my designs and some other designs at Nike, and those are really cool and refreshing because he puts tension into the designs,” Hatfield says. “He doesn’t just take the easy route, which is color and material. He actually adds tension with counterintuitive form and color and placement.” This 15-year study is looking for a way to transform from consumer to producer. This is an intersection where the tourists and purists cross paths. The atmosphere is literal and figurative.⁣⁣⁣⁣

According to Sargent, the exhibition was planned before the pandemic and before Abloh passed away in November 2021. The designer had a special connection to New York, he said.The new “Office Supplies” collection brings together the visionary talents of Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co., and Virgil Abloh. Have you guys seen the exhibit yet?” Abloh politely says in the middle of the scrum, while at the same time sending a subtle cue for everyone to walk in and leave him alone. “It’s two feet away. All these questions can be answered inside.” Question everything—that’s the train of thought we have as architects,” says Bantal, who’s a trained architect himself. “That context and that analysis gives you the tools to understand things like pop culture, media, and fashion.”

A hoodie or pair of sneakers with quotation marks on them may not solve the world’s biggest problems, but it’s evident that Abloh has affected companies that he’s worked with. Now that he’s a certified “purist” and part of the establishment, his M.O. isn’t to overthrow the system, but to alter it from the inside. 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. RENé HUBERT: THE MAN WHO DRESSED FILMSTARS AND AIRPLANES LARS MüLLER PUBLISHERS ISBN: 9783037787007

Sargent said that this approach was meant to express Abloh's attempts to break down divisions and hierarchies in the creative industries. "Functional Art" is Abloh's polished chrome version of Dieter Rams' 1965 Wandanlage wall-mounted stereo made for Braun. The photo is by Jonas Werner Photography courtesy of Gymnastic Art Institute and Virgil Abloh Securities This fall, the High presents the first museum exhibition devoted to the work of Virgil Abloh, the modern, genre-bending artist and designer who became creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear in 2018.

Our most popular newsletter, formerly known as Dezeen Weekly. Sent every Thursday and featuring a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. Plus occasional updates on Dezeen’s services and breaking news. Dezeen Agenda Essentially, you can choose a life that is devoid of that scenario. You could work at Louis Vuitton. You could make paintings about your circumstance. You could work at Nike,” he says. “You could be a kid that looks like me, create something around it, and not be a victim to the statistics.” The exhibition is an iteration of Abloh's first solo show, which was originally organised in Chicago by Michael J Darling and had also been held in Doha. 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.

The Brooklyn Museum's presentation was organized by writer and curator Antwaun Sargent and features over 100 works by Abloh, including many of his contributions to architecture, design and fashion. Figures of Speech was organised in Brooklyn by Antwaun Sargent Ever wondered why companies like Apple, Uber, and Airbnb are so easily identified in a sea of advertising? Jonathan Bell gives step-by-step advice on how to create a lasting brand name. Abloh himself admits that, as a teen in Chicago, he wasn’t going to the MCA. His museums were the luxury retail stores on Michigan Ave. He’s hoping “Figures of Speech” will not only open up his work to a new audience of art purists, but also to a younger generation of kids who want to learn what’s possible outside of the violent headlines Chicago has become known for.

Abloh cultivated an interest in design and music at an early age, finding inspiration in the urban culture of Chicago. While pursuing a master’s degree in architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, he worked on album covers, concert designs, and merchandising. In 2013, Abloh founded his stand-alone fashion brand Off-White™ in Milan, Italy, and, in 2018, assumed the position of artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear. In addition to the Nike custom space and the exhibition, Abloh opened a Louis Vuitton pop-up store near the museum. Running until July, it will feature his fall ’19 men’s collection. Both locations will also be working with the MCA to bring their consumers to “Figures of Speech.” Weekly updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Awards Abloh] builds around some of the fundamental aspects of the design aspects of the museum to incorporate thoughtfully into the exhibition itself," said Sargent. Tables designed by Abloh showcase his fashion and design work in conversationNews about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates.