U.S. Premiere of Acclaimed Exhibition from Vitra Design Museum Traces History of Innovation and Cultural Impact of World's Most Revered Sports Brand
NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Nike: Form Follows Motion, marking the U.S. premiere of the first ever comprehensive museum exhibition on the world's most influential sports brand. Originated by Germany's Vitra Design Museum and curated by New York- and London-based curator, author, and historian Glenn Adamson, the exhibition traces the five decades that turned a small Oregon running company into a global cultural force. The exhibition emphasizes the importance of sports as an arena for design innovation and global change. Following iconic sports moments in the New York City area, from the New York Knicks' historic 2026 NBA Finals run, to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the 2026 U.S. Open, Nike: Form Follows Motion will be on view at MAD from September 12, 2026, through March 7, 2027.
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