It wasn’t conscious of itself.
It wasn’t for the world; it was for a very specific community.
The exhibitions lifeblood is the period before hip-hop knew what it was.
“Notorious B.I.G. #01, 1994” by Geoffroy De Boismenu
I sat across from her and asked if I could take a few pictures.
At this point I didnt even hear any of her music… not sure if she even recorded yet.
She said yes and I snapped a couple of frames and that was it.
“Beastie Boys, Radio City, New York, 1985” by Josh Cheuse
It’s these special, spontaneous moments that makeHip-Hop: Conscious, Unconsciousunique.
Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconsciousis on show at Fotografiska New York until May 21, 2023.
The show will then travel to Fotografiskas international locations including Fotografiska Stockholm and Fotografiska Berlin.
“Mary J. Blige, New York City, 1991″ by Lisa Leone
Last shot of the day for their album Infinity Links by Kenneth Cappello
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