Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Feb. 4 will host a reception for the opening of Brooklyn’s Finest: Legends in Focus, a photo installation celebrating Brooklyn’s hip-hop history and the photographers who documented it.
Curated in honor of Black History Month, the exhibition features iconic photographs capturing the artists, communities, and moments that shaped hip-hop culture in Brooklyn, including images from the historic 1998 “Greatest Day in Hip-Hop History” photoshoot; Barron Claiborne’s renowned portrait of The Notorious B.I.G., “The King of New York”; and iconic works by legendary photographer Jamel Shabazz. Also on view are portraits of Jay-Z, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, Rakim, M.O.P., Big Daddy Kane and Fab 5 Freddy.
The evening will include a live conversation with journalists, editors and photographers who documented Brooklyn’s hip-hop movement, along with music and performances.
WHEN
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Doors open at 5:00pm; Program begins at 5:30pm
WHERE
Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.
WHO
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Curator Jonathan A. Rheingold, Datwon Thomas (talk moderator), Fab 5 Freddy, Jamel Shabazz, Kierna Mayo,
Sheena Lester, Larry “The Blackspot” Hester, Tony Gervino
Performance by A Song for Life, DJ Specialist
Exhibiting artists include Jamel Shabazz, Barron Claiborne, Johanna Fiore, Mike Schreiber, Sarah A. Friedman, Matthew Salacuse, Lisa Leone and Justin Jay.
Registration is not required and the installation will be on view from Feb. 4 - Feb. 28.
