Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition in Paris

Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition in Paris

The Virgil Abloh Archive, in partnership with Nike, presents Virgil Abloh: The Codes, on until October 9, 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris. The exhibition is the first major European exhibition exclusively devoted to the work of Virgil Abloh and traces nearly twenty years of creation through 20,000 archival pieces: prototypes, sketches, objects, images and creations from his personal collections.

Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahfuz Sultan, this retrospective is an expanded edition of Virgil Abloh: The Codes presented in 2022. It reveals how “codes”, Abloh’s characteristic design principles, are reflected in his work on fashion, footwear, architecture, music, advertising and more, unifying a practice that spans multiple disciplines.

The exhibition also highlights Abloh’s collaborations with several artists, designers and athletes, underscoring the ethics of community and creative dialogue at the heart of his work. Workshops, performances and screenings will extend the experience, offering deeper insights into the exhibition’s themes and bringing together the voices of Abloh’s creative community.