I can’t even tell you how excited I am after seeing this on Joe Conzo’s Facebook page. The Museum of the City of New York is bringing us the history of Hip Hop from the lenses of Janette Beckman, Joe Conzo, and Martha Cooper. If you’ve never heard of any of these people, they are responsible for documenting the Hip Hop culture during it’s earliest stages. This exhibit is a must see for fans of Hip Hop and for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the culture. The exhibit is running from April 1st until September 13th. Click here for more info.
These are some up coming events at the exhibit.
Documenting Hip Hop from Three Angles
Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm
Photographers Janette Beckman, Martha Cooper, Joe Conzo, & curator Sean Corcoran discuss their experiences documenting hip hop from its pioneering days through its emergence into mainstream popular culture.
The Birth of Hip Hop in New York
Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm
Photographer Joe Conzo and MC Grandmaster Caz sit down with Dr. Joseph Schloss to discuss the fabled world of early hip hop.
Hip Hop’s Visual Style: A Look Behind the Scenes
Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 pm
Janette Beckman, Cey Adams, and Bill Adler discuss the all-important relationship between sound, image, and design, and their contributions to shaping the brands of various major hip-hop artists.
