PAVED STATES
@NEOCON
June 9-11, 2025
CHICAGO, ILL
CHICAGO’S CUTTING EDGE DESIGN SHOWCASE
PAVED STATES, presented by Sixtysix magazine, is a hybrid collective exhibition and concept store. The project brings together designers and companies from various creative fields across the globe, with a focus on Chicago’s dynamic design culture.
PAVED STATES EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors include Ia Kutateladze, Hanneke Lourens, Noam Atelier, Cody Norman, Ian Cochran, Anna Stechschulte, Christian Borger, Siete Studio and Room-file / JUDEXAYA, alongside retail works from Sofia Elias, Sinead Cleary, Rory Pipia, For Us, Dear, Clue Perfume, Binaurale, Cara Molitor / Dolly Fox Metal Works, and Lorenz Krasai. Plus, don’t miss a special newsstand and bookstore curated by Sixtysix.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
REGISTER HERE (registration includes free access to NEOCON)
PRESS DAY
Sunday, June 8, Noon-4pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & SIXTYSIX ISSUE 14 LAUNCH PARTY
Monday, June 9, 5pm - 7pm
PUBLIC DAYS
Monday, June 9, 9am -5pm
Tuesday, June 10, 9am-5pm
Wednesday, June 11, 9am - 3pm
VISIT
PAVED STATES is located on the first floor of the THE MART Suite 121 (located directly across the South Lobby.)
THE MART, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654 (map)
All visitors are encouraged to register for NEOCON. Registration is free (click here to register.)
MEET THE CURATORS
PAVED STATES 2025 is curated by Sixtysix’s founder and creative director Chris Force, and Abigail Grohman. This year’s edition is inspired by Chicago’s distinct architectural identity.
PRESS & CONTACT
For media inquires please contact:
Katie Fosdick, Novita PR
katiefosdick@novitapr.com
(Download our press kit here)
For sponsorship opportunties please contact:
Laura Howe, Studio Sixtysix
laura@sixtysixmag.com
For all other inquires please contact:
pavedstates@sixtysixmag.com