“For The Record: A Visual Tribute to Hip-Hop,” is a curated exhibition by Adaja Cooper, HDX ‘23

The exhibition features thirteen works of art by five artists from across the globe. Daniel Edlen, Kazuma Fujiwara, Maciej Marciniak, Leron McAdoo, and Tavonte McDonald were selected by Ms. Cooper for this exhibition.

Hip-hop has had a significant influence on culture, music, and society since its inception in the late 1970s. Over time it has evolved and diversified, branching out into various sub-genres and subcultures. As a result of its impact, it has also had a significant influence on the visual arts with graffiti and street art being some of its most notable contributions. In the context of hip-hop music, vinyl records played a significant role in the development of the genre. Hip-hop DJs would use vinyl records on turntables to create the instrumental tracks for emcees to rap over. “For The Record” aims to examine the different elements of Hip-hop from five visual artists from around the world. Their artwork celebrates these Hip-hop icons and asks viewers to reflect on the relationship between art, music, and history.

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