A week long art exhibit inside the old Aveda Arts & Science Institute building in Chinatown, Washington, DC, recently renewed and refreshed by DTLR & Jordan Brand, with the support of building owners Oxford Properties, the AFL-CIO and Local Union workers.

With the re-release of the Air Jordan 11 ‘Cool Grey’ and the debut of the Air Jordan 11 ‘Black & White’ for the 2021 Holiday Season, DTLR and Jordan Brand seized a unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of the silhouette in an unexpected way. DTLR and Jordan return to Washington D.C. where the two brands will collaborate on an art exhibition pop-up experience inspired by the Air Jordan 11.

The Air Jordan 11 is not just a shoe — it’s a symbol of greatness and style first worn by MJ in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards. Today the shoe is worn by game changers and change-makers alike, and is a catalyst for unexpected creativity.

The women who rock this classic keep the legacy going in spectacular fashion — they are visionaries who excel across various mediums including sports, art, and dance. With the help of Arena Social Arts Club, Hue2 Foundation & DMV League of Artists, we asked four women in D.C., Lex Marie, Dyymond Whipper-Young, Anisha Murdock and Keiona Clark to create original artworks inspired by the creative spirit and timeless greatness that the AJXI embodies.