Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture, the first museum exhibition in the US to explore the significance, complex history, and design evolution of sneakers. Originating at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, the touring exhibition is organized by the American Federation of Arts (AFA) and the Bata Shoe Museum, and is curated by Bata Shoe Museum Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack. Sneakers are a no brainier, worn by millions and millions of people a day, we seriously take for granted the fact shoes encompass a design aesthetic that appeals to our subconsciousness without even us knowing. “Sneakers are more than just a shoe—they are an expression of personal identity and a reflection of pop culture, whether it’s the latest sports fashion or technology-driven creations,” says OMCA Curator of Public Practice Evelyn Orantes. “This exhibition offers a fascinating look at their evolution over the years, showcasing how social influences and technology impact design and creativity.” Some of the most legendary sneakers are in attendance, some include hip-hop legendary group Run DMC, sneaker guru Bobbito Garcia, and Dee Wells of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. The three sections of this exhibition will explore sneaker and shoe design from the 1820’s till now! // OMCA, 1000 Oak St, Oakland, museumca.org, Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture will be on display in OMCA’s Great Hall December 22, 2016 – April 2, 2017
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