Mark Parker

Mark Parket at his desk, filled with 27 years of Nike nic-nacs Paintings in background by Sebastian Kruger

Running story
interview by CARLO ANTONELLI  
photography GUS VAN SANT 

 

How do you become the number one man at Nike? MARK PARKER joined the company as a designer in 1979, doing everything a person can do in design and marketing, and eventually became president and chief executive officer. Recognized as the visionary creator of Nike Air, he is now enlarging Nike’s vision and direction beyond product lines into the complexities of culture at large, from nature to street trends, from popular culture to high art. He does this while enjoying non-competitive sports, art, collecting art toys, and being a family man. What does MARK PARKER see for the future of Nike and for us?

CARLO ANTONELLI — What’s the future of shoes?
MARK PARKER…