Conversations with Contemporary Artists: Virgil Abloh

Event Description

The High is excited to present a conversation with Virgil Abloh, a visionary artist and multidisciplinary talent in fashion, music, architecture, and design, whose work is on view in Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech.” On March 1 at 3 p.m., Abloh and Kevin W. Tucker, the High’s Chief Curator, will sit down to discuss what makes tourists and purists excited about this career retrospective.

Due to high demand and limited ticket supply, the High will host a one-day, in-person ticket sale for members and not-yet-members to secure tickets for this event. Member tickets are free. Tickets for not-yet-members are $19.50 each.

All who are interested in securing tickets to the Virgil Abloh talk must come to the High on Saturday, February 22, and purchase tickets in person. Ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m., one hour before the Museum opens. Museum staff are not responsible for individuals who decide to line up early. No tickets will be sold prior to 9 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where do I get tickets for the Virgil Abloh talk?
A: Tickets for the Virgil Abloh talk will be sold at the guest relations desk inside the Museum.
Note: Ticket purchases outside of the Museum may not be valid.

Q: What time should I arrive on Saturday, February 22, to purchase tickets?
A: Tickets will be sold at 9 a.m., one hour prior to our regular 10 a.m. open, but staff cannot predict when enthusiasts will line up to secure their tickets.

Q: Why am I required to come to the Museum in person to purchase tickets for the Virgil Abloh talk?
A: Unfortunately, there are a limited number of tickets to this event based on venue capacity. In order to make the process fair for everyone, we are only able to sell tickets in person.

Q: How many tickets can I purchase?
A: You must be physically present to purchase tickets for the talk. Each person will be allowed to purchase up to two (2) tickets.

Q: Do members get first preference for tickets?
A: Members will be able to secure up to two (2) free tickets to the event, but tickets will be available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Not-yet-members will be able to purchase up to two (2) tickets at $19.50 per ticket.

Q: Can I buy a membership in person on February 22 and get the free member pricing?
A: Yes, you can buy a membership in person to receive the free member price designation.

Q: Will tickets be sold any other days besides Saturday, February 22?
A: No. Saturday, February 22 (beginning at 9 a.m.) is the only time tickets for the Virgil Abloh talk will be sold.

Q: What happens if tickets are sold out before I arrive to the Museum?
A: We believe this will be a popular event, but we cannot predict what time tickets will sell out. We invite you to follow us on Instagram @highmuseumofart and watch our IG stories for updates. We’ll also update our website when tickets have sold out. Once our inventory is gone, the sale will end.

Q: Will my ticket give me access to the Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” exhibition?
A: Yes, your ticket to the talk will include Museum admission for the Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” exhibition on the date of the talk on Sunday, March 1.

Support for Conversations with Contemporary Artists is provided by the Jane F. and Clayton F. Jackson Conversations with Contemporary Artists Endowment

Sign Language Interpretation
The High Museum strives to make its programs accessible for everyone. Sign language interpretation is provided for all talks.