Sneaker

Sneaker Website

February 17 – May 26 2024

Sneaker Future Raum Foto Anne Orthen
Blick auf die Wand Nike SB Dunk Foto Anne Orthen Blick auf die Wand Nike SB Dunk Foto Anne Orthen

The sneaker, originally a pure sports shoe, has experienced an amazing rise from the 1980s until today.

Influenced by basketball and hip-hop culture, it first hit the streets, mainstream and mass culture, and finally the catwalk of major luxury labels.

ASICS Gel Lyte III AFEW Koi 2015 © AFEW

Why did the shoes become legendary and who made them famous? The presentation begins by looking at the origins in sport and music. Originals such as the Air Jordan 1 and the Adidas Superstar are used to tell the story of their success.

Today, there is a real hype around sneakers, which is the main focus of the exhibition. There are collaborations with stars and artists, international brands and designers such as Salehe Bembury or Virgil Abloh. Sneakers are collected all over the world, can cost thousands of euros and sell out in seconds.

BWD Shoe MSCHF 9
Big Red Boot MSCHF 14 Big Red Boot MSCHF 14
Super Normal 2 Orange Milk MSCHF 4

In addition to futuristic designs, the last chapter of the exhibition shows sneakers with innovative technologies such as auto-lacing, augmented reality or 3D printing. With a view to the future of sneaker culture, consumption-critical and resource-saving approaches are also presented.

1985 PUMA RS Computer
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Sneaker Collabo Raum Foto Anne Orthen
Eco Raum Foto Anne Orthen

Curated by Alina Fuchte, curatorial assistance by Jolande Hörrmann, NRW-Forum Düsseldorf.

Exhibition design by Studio Mudio
Wall graphics Studio Fitz.

Sponsored by Cubit.

Sponsored by

Partners Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf Otto Beisheim Stiftung Hoffmann Liebs Max Brown Midtown CCS