At the intersection of haute couture and fine art lies the avant-garde work of Dutch fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren. Known for sculptural runway looks that often seem to defy gravity, each piece is a testament to the painstaking craftsmanship that defines haute couture.
For over three decades, Viktor & Rolf have pushed the boundaries between fashion and art, creating conceptual designs that have been embraced by icons like Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Tilda Swinton.
Now, for the first time in the United States, at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, their work is being celebrated in an exhibition curated by Thierry-Maxime Loriot. It is the inaugural project of the Lauren Amos Fashion Project at the museum.
The exhibition originally debuted at Kunsthalle Munich in February 2024, where it received widespread acclaim.
In Munich, Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Statements “was met with resounding success among audiences and critics alike,” said Kunsthalle Munich Director Roger Dierden. “Visitors were thrilled to study the garments up close. I’m very pleased that guests of the High Museum will now have the same opportunity to experience the duo’s creative genius.”
The exhibition features more than 100 of Viktor & Rolf’s most daring and avant-garde works, alongside videos, sketches, dolls and photographs that illuminate their creative process. Their collections are known for blending social commentary with humor, exploring contradictory identities — romance and power, exuberance and control, classicism and rebellion.
It’s full-circle moment for Viktor & Rolf, who began showcasing their work in museums before ever presenting on the runway. The exhibit highlights their role not just as designers, but as storytellers, directors, and performers.
When asked about their creative process, Viktor explained:
“We want to say something with our work. Fashion is often about style, but for us, it’s something more. It’s almost like a language to tell a story — except we don’t use words, we use clothes.”
Their works begin with an abstract notion and a conceptual and technical end in mind.
“How do we want to present something. And then from there we discuss what is we want or need to design.” said Viktor.
The exhibition showcases the designers’ extraordinary craftsmanship and also invites reflection.
Viewers are challenged to think deeply, not only about the technical mastery behind each garment but also about the layered messages they convey. Using bold silhouettes, unexpected materials and theatrical presentation, Viktor & Rolf aim to provoke questions about identity, society and the role of fashion as a form of expression.
You can go
Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements” will be on view until February 8, 2026, exclusively at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Information on times and tickets is available at high.org/exhibition/viktor-rolf/.
