Hip Hop Lives at Powerhouse Arena

This summer, ultra-hip bookstore, Powerhouse in Brooklyn hosts two exhibitions celebrating the hip hop culture.

The first is "Wild Style" The Sampler, a collection of photos and an accompanying book commemorating the 1982 classic film "Wild Style" by Charlie Ahearn which documents the early stages of B-boying, DJ'ing, MC'ing, and graffing.

The exhibit will be up until July 15th, but the celebration doesn't end there. On July 30th, Central Park Summerstage will host a "Wild Style" 25th anniversary reunion with Busy Bee, Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Faz, Fab 5 Freddy, and a screening of the film.

Summerstage Official Site

While you're at Powerhouse, be sure to stop by the Living Proof exhibit featuring the work of Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. Harvey spent 2005 photographing local emcees in the South Bronx as well as hip hop stars such as Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Ice Cube.



The opening reception for Living Proof takes place tonight at the Powerhouse.


Artist’s Reception: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Press Preview: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
For more information, please call 212-604-9074 x105

Music by DJ Language
Drinks courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery

RSVP to Ioana Apostol
ioana@powerHouseBooks.com


Exhibition Dates: May 31–July 1, 2007
Gallery Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Weekends: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Powerhouse Official Site

posted by angele.passionate @ 10:42 AM