Mudac's 'Sneaker Collab' Explores Sneaker Culture and Design Collaborations
From September 19, 2019, to January 26, 2020, the Mudac (musée du design et des arts appliqués contemporains) in Lausanne will host the exhibition 'Sneaker Collab,' curated by Charles-Arthur Boyer. This showcase delves into the realm of sneaker culture and contemporary design, featuring notable partnerships such as Virgil Abloh with Vuitton and Pharrell Williams with Adidas. Collaborating with Swisssneaks (Julian Bessant-Lamour and David Berguglia) and Philippe Cuendet (//DIY), the exhibition highlights significant sneakers, including Colette's final edition, rare Supreme releases, and Tom Sachs for Nike. Additionally, it presents cutting-edge innovations from Adidas and Nike, such as 3D-printed shoes and sneakers made from ocean plastic, with contributions from artists like Gus Van Sant and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Sneaker Collab' at Mudac, Lausanne, from September 19, 2019 to January 26, 2020.
- Curated by Charles-Arthur Boyer.
- Highlights collaborations: Virgil Abloh with Vuitton, Pharrell Williams with Adidas, Gilbert & George and Cindy Sherman with Supreme, Rick Owens with Veja.
- Exhibition is a collaboration between Mudac and Swisssneaks (Julian Bessant-Lamour & David Berguglia) featuring Philippe Cuendet.
- Features iconic sneakers: Colette last-day edition, Supreme, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, Mathias Kiss for Pierre Hardy, Tom Sachs for Nike.
- Technological milestones: Adidas Superstar (1969), Nike air bubble (1979), Nike Air Max visible air bubble (1987), Adidas Micropacer pedometer (1984), Reebok honeycomb cushioning (1991).
- Current innovations: 3D printing by Christophe Guberan and Carlo Clopath, ocean plastic sneakers by Adidas and Alexander Taylor, Rick Owens and Veja's 45% biological materials shoe.
- Artists referenced: Gus Van Sant, Wolfgang Tillmans, Harmony Korine, Ari Marcopoulos, Ed Templeton, Mohamed Bourouissa.
Entities
Artists
- Virgil Abloh
- Pharrell Williams
- Gilbert & George
- Cindy Sherman
- Rick Owens
- Jeremy Scott
- Mathias Kiss
- Tom Sachs
- Christophe Guberan
- Carlo Clopath
- Alexander Taylor
- Gus Van Sant
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Harmony Korine
- Ari Marcopoulos
- Ed Templeton
- Mohamed Bourouissa
- Tinker Hatfield
- Charles-Arthur Boyer
- Julian Bessant-Lamour
- David Berguglia
- Philippe Cuendet
Institutions
- Mudac
- Swisssneaks
- IVII.ch
- //DIY
- Off-White
- Vuitton
- Adidas
- Supreme
- Veja
- Balenciaga
- Armes
- Avnier
- Belleville
- La Matrice
- so__vens
- 242
- Memories
- La Grenette
- Colette
- Nike
- Pierre Hardy
- Reebok
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —