“A lot of what I do revolves around the concept of identity and I think having had to move and relocate both by choice and by force plays a big role in this.”
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Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 3
Contemporary hip-hop like contemporary fine art is made up of a variety of sub-genres and styles. Themes from the old school era and golden age of hip-hop are still influential in contemporary hip-hop culture.
Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 2
During the mid-1980’s hip-hop entered a golden age of expression and the culture flourished and became part of the mainstream. With this success came a new sensibility, attitude and visual identity.
Hip-Hop vs Fine Art: Part 1
In this three part blog I’m going to explore the influence of hip-hop culture in contemporary art. I want to investigate this cultural exchange in order to draw parallels, explore differences and similarities in artistic intent and production.
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