to Celebrate the Launch of Its Permanent Space in Wynwood
During Miami Art Week, ‘The Art of Hip Hop’ opened its doors in partnership with StockX to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop
The Art Of Hip Hop illuminated Wynwood with the grand opening of its permanent exhibition highlighting the cultural significance of Hip Hop’s visual creators – photographers, album cover artists, graffiti writers, logo and fashion designers – on Thursday, December 7th at The Art Of Hip Hop – 299 NW 25th Street, Miami FL 33127. Launched in partnership with StockX, the immersive celebration featured a DJ set by DJ Spade followed by a performance by Hip Hop icon Fat Joe, making it a highlight of Miami Sanat Haftası 2023.
Attendees explored The Art Of Hip Hop’s inaugural exhibition entitled From the Bronx to the Beach alongside a specially curated collection of sneakers from Co-Founder and curator Alan Ket in collaboration with StockX to amplify the stories of the works featured in the exhibition. Upon entrance, guests were immersed in works of famed Hip Hop photographers Janette Beckman, Mike Miller, Henry Chalfant, Matt Doyle, Lisa Leone, Joe Conzo, and Daniel Hastings. Hip Hop album covers designed by Cey Adams, Eric Haze, Slick, Kaws, and works highlighting Miami’s own Hip Hop history through the lenses of local historian and photographer Derick G. and photographer Esdras T. Thelusma were also on display.
The evening offered an array of diverse and engaging experiences including an experiential artist lounge by MiCampo showcasing bottle hydro dipping, a sneaker customization station by Modelo, and complimentary craft cocktails and beverages by D’Usse Cognac and Guayaki. Guests also enjoyed perks like complimentary sneaker and hat cleaning by Crep Protect and limited edition sneaker customization by Champion. The night concluded with electrifying performances by Drake’s resident DJ, DJ Spade, and the legendary Fat Joe. Prior to his standout performance, Fat Joe was presented with a hand-painted portrait by Disem signed by all of Miami’s graffiti community.
NOTABLE ATTENDEES: Fat Joe, John Wall, Trinidad James, Terrence J, Alexis Stoudemire, Loren Ridinger, Pierre Bourne, DJ Nasty, DJ Spade, Lenny Santiago, John Jay, Skillibeng, Westside Gunn, Derrick G., Cey Adams and Luis Capecchi.
ABOUT THE ART OF HIP HOP:
From the founders of the Museum of Graffiti, The Art of Hip Hop highlights the creators behind Hip Hop’s visual identity. While rappers and DJs routinely attract the limelight, this concept focuses on the photographers, album cover artists, graffiti writers, and logo designers who helped create the Hip Hop genre as we know it today. After successful stops to Austin, TX for SXSW and Seoul, Korea for Urban Break, The Art of Hip Hop is headed home to Miami to stay. Follow along on Instagram at @artofhiphop50.
