
HIGH MUSEUM: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE
This exhibition includes 155 sneakers and follows the evolution of the sneaker from its origins in the mid-nineteenth century to its role in the present day as a status symbol of urban culture and marker of masculine identity. Originating at the Bata Shoe Museum, The Rise of Sneaker Culture examines the sneaker’s complex social history and immense cultural significance.
Included are works from the archives of manufacturers such as Adidas, Converse, Nike, Puma, and Reebok as well as private collectors such as hip-hop legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, sneaker guru Bobbito Garcia, and Dee Wells of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. Also featured are sneakers by Prada and other major fashion design houses and designers as well as those made in collaboration with artists including Damien Hirst and Kanye West. Film footage, interactive media, photographic images, and design drawings contextualize the sneakers and explore the social history, technical innovations, fashion trends, and marketing campaigns that have shaped sneaker culture over the past two centuries.
Text: Courtesy of The High Museum
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POSSE PHOTOS:

Introductions with Bryan

Introductions with Bryan

Introducing ourselves

Introducing ourselves continued

Sneaker introduction with the group

Exhibition entrance

Awesome examples of sneakers

More sneakers

Air Jordans

Sneakers from the exhibition

Sneakers from the exhibition

Sneakers from the exhibition

Sneakers from the exhibition

Gathering around the cases at the start of the exhibition

Nike sneakers with Barak Obama soles

Nike sneakers with Barak Obama soles

Freaking out about the vintage sneakers

Vintage leather sneakers

Vintage sneakers

Early sneakers

More freaking out abut the vintage sneakers

Watching the loop of video about sneakers in music videos

My favorite vintage sneakers

Bryan with the group

Group shot

Silly faces group shot

Finally a photo of Antoine
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