Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop
It’s an absolute pleasure to help announce this upcoming exhibition – Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. We have been working closely with the Sole family to create the exhibition brand and show layout. It’s a must-see. We’ll have more to showcase on the project soon.
Exhibition Info
Manarat Al Saadiyat and Sole collaborate and host the photography exhibition, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop, from 15th December 2020 to 31st May 2021.
Showing outside of the United States for the first time, Contact High takes visitors through four decades of photographs, albums, magazine covers and memorabilia that document Hip-Hop culture. Specifically curated for Abu Dhabi, the exhibition features over 200 images by 60+ photographers including; Janette Beckman, Barron Claiborne and Jorge Peniche. Photographs are displayed alongside original contact sheets. The contact sheets give an intimate look into the photographer’s journey during the shoot, and an unrivalled insight into the personality of the subject in front of the camera, often capturing a softer or more humorous side of the Hip-Hop artist that is rarely seen by the public. The images include some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names: Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, MF Doom, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, and the legendary Notorious B.I.G.
Dates: 15th December ‘20 – 31st May ‘21
Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Daily 10am – 8pm
Tickets: AED 30
For more information please visit the sole.digital website.