“Hip Hop Lives” Art Exhibit to Showcase Music's Influence on Social Activism & Black Culture

The Black Gallery welcomes visitors to an upcoming art exhibit that champions the positive impact of hip hop music on social change, Black culture and the global community.

Titled "Hip Hop Lives”, the exhibit brings together a diverse collection of artworks, installations, and multimedia presentations highlighting the activism, identity, and power of hip hop culture.

As the world grapples with issues of racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic discrimination, hip hop music has emerged as a powerful force for social justice, awareness, and empowerment. Hip Hop Lives will celebrate and explore the ways in which the genre has given voice to the marginalized and oppressed, informed political and social movements, and sparked cultural change.
 

Featuring works by renowned and emerging artists including Julian V.L. Gaines, The SKATEROOM x Jean-Michel Basquiat Estate, Miss Me - The Arful Vandal, Eric Orr & Keith Haring and Mia Lee, the exhibit tackles issues such as racial identity, police brutality, mass incarceration, and community empowerment through a lens of hip hop culture. Visitors can expect to see paintings, sculptures, murals, graffiti, and interactive installations that capture the energy, spirit, and message of hip hop. 
 

Hip Hop Lives is timed to coincide with the 50th year anniversary of hip-hop, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black artists, activists, and leaders. The Black Gallery invites the public to engage in this important cultural conversation and celebrate the vibrant and dynamic history of hip hop during an open reception on April 21 from 5 to 7pm. Free registration can be found here.
 

The Black Gallery is located at 916 NW Flanders St Portland, OR 97209.

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