James Harden Curates Video-Wall Installation for "MOMENTUM" NBA All-Star Weekend Exhibition

Organized by Franchise in collaboration with the NBA.

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Throughout NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the National Basketball Association will launch a multifaceted exhibition entitled “MOMENTUM” in collaboration with Franchise. The presentation will be divided into four segments including one that will be curated by Houston Rockets’ James Harden.

Harden was enlisted to curate a video-wall installation dubbed Tunnel Vision that chronicles both NBA and WNBA players in the midst of doing the iconic pre-game walk. Other highlights include an exhibit called “Beyond The Arc” that pays homage to All-Star weekend’s most notable moments through pairings of shoes and jerseys and a space dedicated to celebrating the dynasty of the Chicago Bulls.

Altogether, attendees will encounter archival ephemera from the NBA, video installations, and a curated group show of contemporary works. Exclusive merchandise will also be up for grabs at the event.“MOMENTUM” will run through February 14-16 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Get a look inside the exhibition above and purchase tickets here starting at $20 USD.

In other collaborative installments, Futura 2000 recently unveiled his hand-painted BMW M vehicles at this year’s Frieze Los Angeles art fair.

“MOMENTUM”
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

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Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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