Major Virgil Abloh Exhibition To Open During Paris Fashion Week

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Summary

  • The Virgil Abloh Archive™ has partnered with Nike to open the first major European exhibition highlighting Virgil Abloh’s work
  • Titled Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the showcase will be on view from September 30 through October 10

Under a partnership between Virgil Abloh Archive™ and Nike, they are organizing the first significant European exhibition focusing solely on showcasing Virgil Abloh’s life and artistic endeavors.

As a gamer, I’m super pumped about the upcoming exhibit titled “Virgil Abloh: The Codes“! This showcase is going to be a massive celebration of over two decades of this visionary’s groundbreaking work, and it’ll run from his birthday on September 30 until October 10 at the Grand Palais. Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahufz Sultan, this event promises to shine a light on Abloh’s innovative prototypes, sketches, personal collections, and library. But that’s not all! You’ll also get to see the collaborations he’s done with artists, designers, and athletes. I can hardly wait!

As a gamer, I’m excited to share that this exhibit is merely the start of our mission to spread Virgil’s heritage and values among creators worldwide. In the words of Shannon Abloh, president and chair of Virgil Abloh Archive™, “We’re honored to open the doors to Virgil’s personal collection, works in progress, and masterpieces for all to see.” This is an incredible way we pay tribute to Virgil’s legacy, embodying his dedication to sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration. Through the Archive™️, Virgil continues to inspire us as a creative guidepost.

Mahfuz Sultan stated, “The Grand Palais exhibit is like a heartfelt reunion, a tribute to the city that held the most influence over him and significantly impacted his artistic journey. The Virgil Abloh Archive™ continues V’s tradition of giving by offering insight into his work, techniques, and creative principles to all who wish to learn from and expand upon his concepts. This exhibit marks the beginning.

The event will feature various workshops, shows, discussions, and film screenings. Keep an eye out for further updates as we get closer to the exhibition launch.

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2025-07-16 19:25