Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival ’11 Unveils Art + Photography Exhibit July 13, 2011

by MarilynSasha

BHF ’11 Unveils Art + Photography Exhibit –Tuesday, 7/12

A Celebration of Hip-Hop in the Arts

Brooklyn Bodega unveils “Under The Influence” an art exhibit as part of the 7th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival on Tuesday, July 12th at The powerhouse Arena. The summer’s largest group art show in DUMBO, the Opening Reception is from 6-10PM as part of the Festival’s week-long programming. Over 50 outstanding artists are taking over this two floor venue to reveal the influence Hip-Hop has had for them and across multiple generations within the artistic community.

Sponsored by Gawker Artists, Under The Influence will celebrate the release of Back in the Days: Remix, 10th Anniversary Edition with an exhibition of Jamel Shabazz’s seminal street photography and a group show of Hip-Hop inspired art curated by Mighty Tanaka Gallery and Royce Bannon. Music provided by DJ Boogie Blind (The X-ecutioners).

“We are very excited about what all these artists will be bringing to this show. Major contributions include the 907 Crew bringing their massive mural “907 Was An Inside Joke”; Miguel Ovalle creating a new 3D installation for us; Martha Cooper’s photo contribution adds a legendary perspective; James Blagden projection screening reel; and James Top doing a piece for our window display. Through this varied body of work, we hope guests will walk with a sense of pride in the heritage of Hip-Hop as well as profound inspiration from the artists putting in work today.” - Corrie Zaccaria, “Under The Influence” Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Artists:

212 Magazine, 907 Crew (UFO, SADU, DROID, Tony Bones, OZE 108 and GEN II), Ader, Antonio Kel 5MH, Alice Mizrachi, Archer, Avoid, Brian Life, CAM, Cash4, Darkclouds, Destroy Rebuild, DOMS, Don Morris, Endless Love Crew (Royce Bannon,Matt Siren, Celso, Infinity, Abe Lincoln Jr), Ellis G, Eric Jordan, FARO, Jamel Shabazz, James Blagden, James Top, Jesus Saves, Joe Conzo, John Breiner, KA, Keely, KEO, KingBee, Kosbe, Martha Cooper, Miguel Ovalle, Mike Schreiber, Moody, ONE9, Over Under, Pesu, Raid, Robots Will Kill, Rodeo, Sophia Maldonado, TMNK, Toofly, Tuxedo, URNewYork, Vanessa Chew and ViK.

What: “Under The Influence” Art + Photography Exhibit When: Opening BHF ’11 Reception: Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 – 10:00PM Exhibit Dates: Wednesday, July 13 – Sunday, August 7, 2011 Where: The powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY Who: Photographs from Back in the Days Remix: 10th Anniversary Edition. Gallery showing of over 50 influential artists.

Free ticketed admission