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MCA × Virgil Abloh Design Challenge

FROM JUNE 10–JULY 12

Youth Design Workshops

In the summer of 2019, the MCA welcomed over 1000 youth from over 50 organizations for free design workshops inspired by Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech”. Created and facilitated by MCA Artist Guides, the workshops invited young people to design original styles using recycled clothing.

Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"

A dark-skinned model walks a fashion runway wearing narrow red sunglasses, a sheer white long-sleeved top and shorts set, and tall bright yellow boots. — Off-White™ c/o Virgil Abloh, Spring/Summer 2018, Look 11; courtesy of Off-White™ c/o Virgil Abloh
Photo: Fabien Montique

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech," the first museum exhibition devoted to the work of the genre-bending artist and designer Virgil Abloh (American, b. 1980). Abloh pioneers a practice that cuts across media and connects visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, and architects.