Theme for the 2024 competition is“DISCOVERIES OF THE LOUVRE”

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces the launch of the UT Grand Prix 2024 T-Shirt Design Competition, using T-shirts as a blank canvas to freely express ideas with graphics and messages. Entries are invited from around the world on the theme of“DISCOVERIES OF THE LOUVRE”with submissions accepted starting today. UNIQLO and the Musée du Louvre formed a partnership in 2021 including a series of collaborative collections from UT, as well as support from UNIQLO for educational programs held at the Louvre. This competition is made possible by the Louvre and UNIQLO, which share a common desire to convey the wonders of historical art to people around the world.

A unique theme that includes all the artworks in the Louvre

For more than eight centuries, the Louvre has been a place of inspiration for all manner of creators, from artists and architects to dancers and musicians. It remains so today, and all works from the museums extensive collection can be used as a source of inspiration in this competition. Contestants are invited to discover the entirety of the Louvre’s collections by freely creating designs using the museum’s artworks, including its lesser-known works, thanks to the website collections.louvre.fr, a platform launched by the Louvre on 2021 that brings together all of the museum’s artworks in one place. Except the exterior of the Louvre, the Louvre Pyramid, the Louvre logo and works not in the public domain.

Winning design to be sold at UNIQLO stores worldwide

The Grand Prix winner will receive U.S. $20,000 and have their winning design featured in the 2024 Spring/Summer UT collection, sold at UNIQLO stores worldwide. Additionally, the Grand Prix winner will be invited on a private tour of the Louvre.