What does Virgil Abloh’s ‘Figures of Speech’ exhibition say about streetwear?
Visitors to the Samir Bantal-designed gallery space in Chicago can explore the defining moments in Abloh’s career
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will host Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech”, the first museum exhibition of work by the influential American architect, artist, designer, entrepreneur and DJ.
The Illinois native of Ghanaian descent emerged on the design scene after interning with Fendi in 2009 (alongside controversial rapper Kanye West), founding his own brand of high-end streetwear, Milan-based Off-White, and becoming the first African-American to be named artistic director for French house Louis Vuitton’s menswear line in 2018. Abloh will also launch the Markerad collaboration with Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea this year.
In Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech”, visitors to the Samir Bantal-designed gallery space will explore the defining moments in Abloh’s career in a programme that incorporates his work and interest in visual arts, music, graphic design, fashion and architecture, namely everything from structures and furniture to Nike sneakers and slogan rugs for Ikea. The exhibition continues until September 22.
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