90s hip hop graffiti

First things first, what is hip hop? Hip-hop a cultural movement that attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s; also, the backing music for rap, the musical style incorporating rhythmic…

90's HIP HOP

In August of 1988, MTV debuted the pilot episode of “Yo! MTV Raps” with Eric B. & Rakim’s video for “Follow the Leader” from the album of the same name. Given that, at this point in time, MTV was the…

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Carmichael Gallery is pleased to announce Martha Cooper: Remix, an expansive group show featuring highlights from Martha Cooper’s photographic archive and works by over 50 artists who have created their own unique interpretations of her iconic, historically significant imagery. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Saturday, April 9 from 6p to 8p with Martha Cooper and several of the participating artists in attendance. The exhibition will run through May 7, 2011…

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We shared the early draft awhile back, here is the completed piece. An excellent tribute to many of the legends of Hip-Hop who are no…

These often crudely hand-drawn caricatures of DJ’s and ravers are reminiscent of figures painted by some early hip-hop aligned US graffiti artists, but with a distinctive UK style. Their exaggerated nature gives heightened insight into the music and culture by echoing fashion tropes, facial expressions and body stances seen at the raves, record shops and recording studios.