Explore WGSN’s pick of the must-see exhibitions coming up globally for Autumn/Winter 2024

We’ve handpicked a preview of the most inspiring shows coming up – from galleries delivering micro-moments of joy to hip-hop jewellery and fashion retrospectives. Shows across the globe bring together themes of climate action, social justice, migration, technology and design evolution.

In London, the Design Museum presents Barbie®: The Exhibition, showcasing the evolution of Barbie’s design since 1959, including never-before-seen furniture and architecture. Meanwhile, Copenhagen Contemporary hosts an immersive exhibition by Argentinian artist Marta Minujín that transports you to the streets of Buenos Aires. The multisensory experience features elements of pop culture, mass consumerism and a blend of humour and political criticism in a psychedelic style.  

While in Paris, don’t miss the second part of the Fashion on the Move exhibition at Palais Galliera. This carefully curated exhibition, aligned with the Paris 2024 Olympics, features unique pieces highlighting the role and evolution of clothing in sports.

For accessories inspiration, New York’s Brooklyn Museum and the American Museum of Natural History bring history to life with exhibitions on the evolution of jewellery, showcasing rare gold pieces worn by iconic celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Nicki Minaj.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art transports us to the present with Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film. Gain inspiration for retro digital design in advertising and textile prints, while exploring the ethical implications of technology and digital manipulation in media and advertising.

Visit Shanghai’s Power Station Of Art to view over 200 Chanel pieces at the Fashion Manifesto exhibition. This marks the first retrospective of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel’s work in China. Explore themes of eco-accountability and climate action in the APAC region through exhibitions such as Symbiotic Realities at the Singapore Art Museum, CARE at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, and Allegory of Nature at the Jogja National Museum.

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