JORDANS & ART:

Brian Jungen has taken his repurposed artworks to the Art Gallery of Ontario, opening the first-ever exhibition of his archival pieces. Entitled Brian Jungen: Friendship Centre, the installation encompasses several of the artist’s unique sculptures and masks constructed out of Air Jordans.

Known for highlighting themes around identity — he is of mixed European and Indigenous heritage — the artist constantly explores messages around cultural inequality, the environment and the craftsmanship of the Indigenous community. His colorful 3-D forms showcase various sliced-up sneakers in deconstructed shapes, providing subtle commentary on the consumption of fashion and hyped-up energy around certain footwear.

The exhibition is on view now until August 25, 2019. For more information visit the Art Gallery of Ontario’s official website.

For more art news, check out Daniel Arsham’s largest sculptural piece to date.

Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5T 1G4

Image Credit

Brian Jungen, Warrior 1, 2017. Nike Air Jordans, leather, 99.06 x 81.28 x 73.66 cm. Dallas Museum of Art, TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art Fund. © Brian Jungen. Photo: Jason Wyche, Brian Jungen, Owl Drugs, 2016. Nike Air Jordans, brass, 64.1 x 57.2 x 53.3cm. Courtesy the artist and Casey Kaplan, New York. © Brian Jungen Photo: Jean Vong, Brian Jungen, Prototype for New Understanding #5, 1999. Nike Air Jordans, human hair, 55.8 x 68.6 x 12.7 cm. Private Collection. © Brian Jungen. Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery, Brian Jungen, left to right, 1980, 1970, 1960 (2007). Polyester, metal, painted wood on paper sonotube, 396 x 122 x 91 cm each. Courtesy of the artist. Collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Purchased with the assistance of The David Yuile and Mary Elizabeth Hodgson Fund, 2007; Promised Gift of Rosamond Ivey; Gift of Michael and Sonja Koerner, 2018, Toronto.© Brian Jungen

Jordan Brand reinvents a classic iteration with the Air Jordan 1 High OG in “Gym Red/Black/Sail/White.” Even though the model has yet to have its official release, 3116 pairs of sneakers have been sold on StockX for an average price of $282 USD. Though once the drop reaches the mass market, expect prices to fluctuate on the platform.

Reminiscent of the “Chicago” colorway, the silhouette features black leather over white rather than the sneaker’s typical use of palette. A red Swoosh and ankle collar provide an accent detail alongside a sail midsole, colored to evoke a worn feel. Completing the offering, the nylon tongue is given a dressing of black.

With the lowest price currently $170 USD, head over to StockX to purchase Air Jordan 1 High OG in “Gym Red/Black/Sail/White.”

After being spotted on Travis Scott during his Super Bowl LIII performance earlier this year, we now have a better look at the highly-anticipated Air Jordan 6 collaborative sneaker.

The forthcoming pair comes equipped with a button enclosed stash pocket on the ankle collar, along with “University Red” accents throughout, including the “Nike Air” and Cactus Jack branding on the heels. The upper is crafted from “Olive” suede panels, seeing part of the construction doused with perforations. A translucent outsole embellished with black and red hits finishes off the over-all look of the shoe. Take a look at the photos from @solebyjc below.

The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 in “Medium Olive/Black Sail/University Red” is rumored to release later this summer at select Jordan Brand retailers and nike.com for a retail price of $250 USD. Keep it locked here for an official release date and photos. Sizing for the sneaker will reportedly include the whole family.

Jordan Brand and Scott’s partnership has so far included an Air Jordan 1 and and Air Jordan 4.

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