THE RETROSPECTIVE — a solo exhibition by Takiyah Ward
WHAT: Thirteen original artworks — one for each Air Jordan silhouette, 1 through 13 — magnifying the materials that made the world obsess: tumbled leather, python embossing, foam midsoles, rubber outsoles. Created by Takiyah "TDUB" Ward — the Seattle artist behind the 2020 Black Lives Matter street mural and founder of The Re-Sole 206, the region's only sneaker care facility — the show treats the most influential footwear line in history as what it is: revolutionary design, peak form and function.
WHEN: July 23–26, 2026
Thu 7/23: Public Opening, 5–8 PM
Fri 7/24: Private gallery tours with the artist (by appointment — theresole206@gmail.com / colmancommons.com)
Sat 7/25: SOLE STORY — panel on the state of the sneaker game w/ Holiday Black (BroBroFreshtorations), Jordan Knox, Brandie Henry & Rex Prasad, hosted by Takiyah Ward, 4–7 PM
Sun 7/26: SOLE SWAP — clothing & sneaker exchange with AFROsaphix, 12–4 PM
WHERE: Colman Commons, 811 1st Ave, Suite 91M, Seattle, WA 98104 (Pioneer Square)
COST: Free
WHY NOW: Runs concurrently with the 10th edition of Seattle Art Fair, blocks away at Lumen Field Event Center. Ward's first solo exhibition.
VISUALS AVAILABLE: Installation shots, artwork details, artist portraits, restoration/process footage from The Re-Sole 206. Artist available for interviews and press walkthroughs.
CONTACT: Takiyah Ward | theresole206@gmail.com | 206.807.2245 | IG @tdubcustoms VENUE: Ashleigh Pie, Executive Director, Colman Commons | colmancommons.com | IG @colmancommons
