Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (11am – 6pm)
The inaugural exhibition, entitled From the Bronx to the Beach, will showcase rare vintage ephemera from Hip Hop’s first NYC DJ, Kool Herc, to Miami’s own pioneer Uncle Luke. Visitors can expect to see the works of famed Hip Hop photographers Janette Beckman, Mike Miller, Henry Chalfant, Matt Doyle, Lisa Leone, Joe Conzo, and Daniel Hastings, alongside Hip Hop album covers designed by Cey Adams, Eric Haze, Slick, Kaws, and more. The exhibition will also shine a special spotlight on Miami’s own Hip Hop history, capturing it through the lenses of local historian and photographer Derick G and photographer Esdras T. Thelusma.
GRAND OPENING WEEKEND PROGRAMMING:
The Art of Hip Hop has come together with StockX to offer an experiential patio where guests can expect DJ sets beginning at 11AM; complimentary shoe & hat care courtesy of Crep Protect; a complimentary sneaker customization station presented by Modelo; an experiential Mi Campo Artists Lounge; a Hip Hop business-focused panel discussion led by Senior Vice President at Roc Nation, Lenny Santiago; a design-focused talk led by renowned sneaker design authority and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design Founder, D’wayne Edwards; and much more. The Art of Hip Hop will also house a world-class specialty gift shop and art gallery, offering a collection of original paintings on canvas and sculptures spanning the last five decades, all available for purchase.
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For more information, visit Artofhiphop.com.