It’s time to celebrate the legacy of Virgil Abloh as it deserves
by Gabriel Córdoba Acosta
Although he is no longer physically with us, Virgil Abloh is as present as ever. Four years after his departure, the man who was much more than “the father of streetwear” – a true visionary, a born disruptor, a dreamer in the key of design – returns to the centre of the conversation with a big exhibition. And it couldn’t be anywhere else but Paris.
From 30 September to 10 October, the Grand Palais will open its doors to host “Virgil Abloh: The Codes”, a monumental exhibition that reviews two decades of limitless creativity. Curated by Mahfuz and Chloe Sultan, and developed in collaboration with Nike (one of the houses with which Virgil weaved some of his most iconic chapters), this display will be much more than a retrospective: it will be a love letter to his way of seeing the world.
We are talking about an archive of more than 20,000 pieces: sketches, prototypes, exclusive collaborations, sneakers that made history, and all kinds of objects that reveal the codes that defined his universe. This is the first time his archive has been opened like this, and what it promises is inspiration in its purest form.
Commenting on this, Shannon Abloh, President and Chair of Virgil Abloh Archive™, commented: “This exhibit is just the beginning of our work to share Virgil’s legacy and principles with the creative community and the broader world. Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects, and magnum opuses with the public is a monumental way we celebrate Virgil’s legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive™️, Virgil will live on as a source of inspiration and beacon of creative knowledge.”
Meanwhile, Mahfuz Sulta added: “This exhibition at Grand Palais is a homecoming of sorts, a love letter to the city that inspired him most and shaped so much of his practice. Virgil Abloh Archive™ carries forward V’s spirit of generosity by sharing his work, his methods, his ‘codes’ with anyone who wants to learn from and build on his ideas. This exhibition represents the first chapter.”
Finally, in addition to the above, the expo will include activities and experiences that will be revealed in the coming weeks. So if you’re in Paris between September and October, you’ve got yourself a great plan. VIRGIL FOREVER!
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