From Hollywood to Worldwide – Music from Brave New Views

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Intimate performace with  Shafiq Husayn, Jimetta Rose, Taz Arnold, Coultrain and Computer Jay.

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Black Party family affair,

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Diamondstein Metal Set.

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Live performance with Black Nile 

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Bae Bae DJ Set.

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Boom Bip all vinyl.

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Live Set with Ray Brady

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Podcast Recording with Kilo Kish.

From Hollywood to Worldwide. A few of the musicians that performed during this year’s ‘Brave New Views’ series.

Listen to complete series on NTS (or Search HVW8 on NTS.live), additional photos from the events can be viewed here.

There’s also a host of ‘Brave New Views‘ conversations with HVW8 Gallery’s Tyler Gibney now available for download. Hear discussions about art, music and exhibits with Kilo Kish, Lisa Leone, Eric Elms, Peter Beste, DJ Ross One, Calmatic and Steven Traylor.

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BRAVE NEW VIEWS – MIAMI

Brave New Views Miami

Fri Dec 6th – Sun Dec 8th, 2019

After a year-long run at HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles, Brave New Views takes on Miami with a pop-up gallery in the epicenter of Downtown Miami. The three day exhibition features artwork and installations from some of today’s leading contemporary artists at the intersection of music and art.

To kick things off on Thursday, December 5th, NTS, HVW8 and Up in Smoke will host an invite-only, late-night event at Woodside Club from 11pm – 5am with heavy hitters from the Alamo Records roster.

In addition to the artwork and installations, the Brave New Views pop up will host surprise DJ performances with a few special guests from the extended NTS family.

The Brave New Views Miami Exhibition features artists:

Calmatic
DJ Ross One
Charlie Ahearn
Eric Elms
Steven Traylor
Kilo Kish
Lisa Leone
Peter Beste

Exhibition Dates & Address
Opening: Thurs Dec 5th, 6 – 9pm

Exhibition Hours:
Fri Dec 6th – Sun Dec 8th, 1 – 7pm
78 E Flagler st, Miami, FL 33130

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Brave New Views This Saturday

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HVW8 Gallery and NTS return with a new edition of Brave New Views, featuring photography by Lisa Leone and live performances from Black Party and Black Nile Quartet at HVW8 Los Angeles, Saturday 28th September.

🗯 Lisa Leone began her career as a photographer, shooting musicians and artists from D’Angelo to Spike Lee. She worked with British Vogue as a contributing photographer, and became a mentee of Stanley Kubrick whilst working on his last film, Eyes Wide Shut. She’s previously exhibited at HVW8, Bronx Museum of the Arts, D.C’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and more.

🔊 bLAck pARty is a bedroom R’n’B star with his latest LP, Endless Summer released last month as the first record on Childish Gambino’s Wolf + Rothstein deal with RCA Records.

🔊 The Black Nile Quartet is based around brother duo Aaron & Lawrence Shaw, two prominent instigators for Los Angeles’ new jazz renaissance.

DJ support from Lorenzo and Bae Bae, recorded and streamed on NTS Radio platforms worldwide.

Produced with support from adidas Originals. Refreshments courtesy of Saintwoods.

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Lisa Leone Interview on iGnant

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New interview with Lisa Leone on iGnant  :

 

Opening this week at HVW8 Gallery Berlin – an exhibition showing the work of Lisa Leone, a Bronx-born photographer and cinematographer that had organic relationships with some of hip-hop’s most influential artists.

From in-studio photos of Nas recording his first album ‘Illmatic’ to being on Snoop Dogg’s ‘Who Am I’ (What’s My Name) video set during a shootout between gangs in Long Beach. The artist was in the midst of the generation’s hit singles and music videos, making her known as the photographer whom photographed hip-hop’s history. We had the pleasure meeting Lisa at the gallery before the opening to get an exclusive insight on her work and stories…

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HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW? – Berlin

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
HVW8 GALLERY BERLIN PRESENTS

HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW?

LISA LEONE’S ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHS IN FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION IN GERMANY

On view Thursday, October 6th through Saturday, November 12th

Opening Reception: Thursday Oct. 6th, 7pm–10pm

BERLIN — HVW8 Gallery Berlin presents How You Like Me Now?, a solo exhibition from photographer Lisa Leone. The show highlights the final period before hip-hop’s mainstream cultural influence and global expansion. These rarely exhibited photographs are both a documentation and personal exploration of the grit, audacity and raw creative spirit that has become the aesthetic of 80’s and 90’s hip-hop, its innovators, and the often harsh realism that fueled it.

Born in the Bronx and raised throughout New York City, Leone found herself in a unique position in the late 80’s to early 90’s to capture a behind-the-scenes perspective on the incomparable spirit of collaboration that sparked hip-hop’s early artistic triumphs.

“To see a young Nas in the studio with Q-Tip, Premier and Large Professor was not only inspiring, it is the decisive moment,” Leone recalls of the studio recording sessions of Nas’ landmark debut album Illmatic. Her photos from these recording sessions appear to be the only existing visual documentation of this iconic moment.

The exhibition is also a haunting portrait of the city itself, the setting for a diverse cast of characters trying to find acceptance, acknowledgment and community, captured at the tipping point between the devastation of the 70’s and the rebirth of the 90’s. Leone captures the spirit of an era when a city, fresh cultural voices, and a group of young artists all began to turn toward the future.

How You Like Me Now? captures nascent moments from the hip-hop generation’s biggest stars: Lauryn Hill, KRS-One, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Nas, Biggie, Rosie Perez, The Roots, Queen Latifah, Snoop and many others.

The exhibition at HVW8 Gallery Berlin will feature unique presentations of these timeless images, giving viewers a rare glimpse to a time that will never be what it was.

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About Lisa Leone

Bronx born Lisa Leone began her career as a photographer shooting musicians and personalities for British Vogue and VIBE. She transitioned to cinematography, shooting music videos for artists such as TLC, D’Angelo and The Brand New Heavies.

A few years later, Lisa began work on Stanley Kubrick’s last film “Eyes Wide Shut”, where Kubrick became her mentor. “Exactly” was Leone’s debut film as writer, director and cinematographer, with Rosie Perez (Fearless) and Sarita Choudhury (Homeland). Other films she shot and co-directed include the acclaimed documentary “Just For Kicks” and “Woinshet” with Marisa Tomei.

In May 2012 her solo photography show, Then, opened at HVW8 Art +Design Gallery in Los Angeles. The show chronicles the beginnings of NYC hip-hop in the 80’s/90’s. The show traveled to Milan’s Galleria Patricia Armocida and The Andenken Gallery in Amsterdam.

In September 2014 her solo exhibit, Here I Am, opened at The Bronx Museum. It was accompanied with a book, of the same title, published by Minor Matters Books.

2016 brought Lisa to Dubai for a solo exhibit and to Los Angeles for a group show at the Leica Gallery.

Lisa serves as Vice President of Artistic Programs for the National YoungArts Foundation.

About HVW8 Gallery Berlin

HVW8 Gallery Berlin was established in 2014 by HVW8 Gallery co-founders Tyler Gibney and Addison Liu. HVW8 Gallery was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles with a focus on supporting fine art and avant-garde graphic design. HVW8 fosters artistic visions at the intersection of art, music and design, and collaborates with an international community of artists. Emerging and established artists such as Cody Hudson, Jerry Hsu, Jean André, Atiba Jefferson, Brian Roettinger and Haw-lin Services have exhibited their works in Berlin at HVW8. More info at hvw8.com.

Gallery Media Contact

Jenne Grabowski, Gallery Manager +49(0)179 – 488 1004 / jenne@hvw8.com

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Linienstraße 161 10115 Berlin

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Bronx Museum: Here I Am: Photographs by Lisa Leone

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Photo the Exhibition ‘Then’ from 2012 at HVW8 Gallery.

HVW8 Alumni Lisa Leone’s exhibition Here I Am: Photographs by Lisa Leone opens this Saturday, September 13, 4:00 to 7:00pm at the The Bronx Museum of the Arts.

The Bronx – Paris – Los Angeles – early 1990s – hip hop. This culture of music, dance, art and fashion is forever in its nascent and most authentic in Here I Am: Photographs by Lisa Leone. From Nas in the first studio recordings for what would become his iconic debut album Illmatic, to Snoop on the set of his first video, from ingénue Debi Mazar on the subway to Grandmaster Flash at a RockSteady reunion, Leone’s photographs open portals to the sounds, places and, most importantly, the people who forged and continue to influence the energy that is hip hop.

 

Milan and Amsterdam Opening Night and Installation Photos

Home and Away at Galleria Patricia Armocida Milan.

Francisca and Alessandro Moroder in Milan.

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HVW8 Gallery Home and Away touring crew.

Home and Away, Amsterdam at Andenken Gallery

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A few photos from the Home and Away Exhibitions in Milan (Galleria Patricia Armocida) and Amsterdam (Andenken Gallery).

Thanks to Alessandro Moroder, Hassan Rahim and Lisa Leone for the artwork and Galleria Patricia Armocida (Milan) and Andenken Gallery (Amsterdam). Special thanks to adidas originals for the support.

A Home and Away tour travelogue can be found on Complex Art and Design.

More Photos below.

Home & Away – Milan and Amsterdam

LOS ANGELES has recently moved to the forefront of the contemporary art scene with HVW8 Gallery playing a pivotal role. HVW8 stands at the heart of Art, Music and Design in this emerging scene, bringing diverse groups together for its celebrated openings and exhibitions since 2006. In continuing its avant-garde tradition, HOME & AWAY is an exhibition series featuring HVW8 alumni from LA and NY making their European debuts. The exhibition will open at the Galleria Patricia Armocida in Milan and closes out in Amsterdam at the Andenken Gallery.

HOME & AWAY
Milan
GALLERIA PATRICIA ARMOCIDA
May 17 – 19th
Opening May 17th, 7 – 10pm
Via Lattanzio, 77 Milan, Italy
Contact: (+39) 02 3651 9304
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HOME & AWAY
Amsterdam
ANDENKEN GALLERY
May 24 – 26th
Opening May 24th, 7 – 10pm
Pazzanistraat 17 1014 DB Amsterdam
Contact: (+31) 62 155 6414

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A&C Shop at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery

A&C Shop at HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
Curated by Art & Council

August 31st – September 22nd, 2012
A&C Shop Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 1-6pm

Opening Reception – Friday, August 31st, 7-10pm

HVW8 Art & Design Gallery
661 Spaulding Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery and Art & Council present the A&C Shop – a conceptual project space featuring a collection of artwork, prints, objects, books, merchandise, and more from over a dozen emerging and established international artists. The A&C Shop is a presentation of Art & Council’s varied creative interests, a destination for discovery, and a physical space to build community.

Art & Council, with support from HVW8, have also collaborated with Modernica & artist Craig Costello a.k.a “KRINK” to release an edition of 5 custom painted fiberglass shell chairs.  The chairs will be available opening night in the gallery, and online at www.hvw8.com/shop. Also the artist will paint a site specific mural on the front of HVW8.

Craig Costello a.k.a. “KRINK” or “KR”, is one of the most visionary and inspirational street artists working today, and is also the creator of KRINK, a line of the finest quality handmade inks and markers, beloved by artists and vandals alike.  For more information about Krink, please visit krink.com.

Artists taking part in the A&C Shop include Cleon Peterson, Cody Hudson, Eduardo Lopez, Hassan Rahim, Jason Jaworski, Jay Howell, John Antoski, Kelsey Brooks, Kevin Lyons, Craig Costello a.k.a “Krink”, Lisa Leone, Patrick Trefz, Purienne, Ray Potes, Tim Biskup, Tyler Warren, Tofer Chin, and more.

Art & Council is a full service agency and liaison between concept and realization. Our core interest is in the vanguard of contemporary creativity and its ability to broaden the awareness of our client’s talents and mission. We work closely with a diverse international network of cultural innovators to provide highly sought after solutions that resonate with purpose.

HVW8 Art + Design Gallery was founded in 2005 with a focus on supporting fine art & avant-garde graphic design. It soon became the premier underground gallery in Los Angeles and over the past 7 years has exhibited emerging and established artists from around the world. HVW8 has also hosted numerous musical performances and special events, continuing to cement its reputation under gallery curator Tyler Gibney as an exhibition space for artists to showcase their varied creative expression. Past exhibitors include Parra, Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, Anthony Lister, Lance Mountain, Mos Def with Cognito, Charles Munka, Michael Leon, Alvaro Ilizarbe, and more.

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Stolen Mural

 

Last night  filming on front of the HVW8 Gallery.

… and this morning the mural was gone. Taken some time during the early morning.

 

This piece was created by Mtendre Mandowa ‘Teebs’ over top a portrait of Biggie and lil Cease by Lisa Leone.

 

Last week to view Lisa Leone ‘Then’, pieces still available.

Lisa Leone
Fabel and Wiggles-1990 NYC, 1990
Pigment Print on Museo Silver Rag Paper
19 x 29 inches (48.25 x 73.65 cm)

 

Call 323 655 4898 or email Gallery info@hvw8.com for shipping.

 

Lisa Leone
South Bronx ‘Cars’ – South Bronx, 1984
Pigment Print on Museo Silver Rag Paper
13 x 19 inches (33 x 48.25 cm)
Edition of 20

Call 323 655 4898 or email Gallery info@hvw8.com for shipping.

 

Last week to view Lisa Leone ‘Then’. Pieces are available online, call or email the Gallery if  you have any questions on price or shipping.

 

 

Lisa Leone prints online

Snoop VIP –1993 Long Beach

Eazy E – Early 90’s NYC

Grand Master Flash – 1991 NYC

 

 

A few of Lisa Leone’s photos now available for sale online.

Call or email the gallery for further information.

 

Respect the Shooter: Lisa Leone featured on Jay Z’s Life + Times.

Interview with Lisa Leone  from Life and Times.

Bronx-born photographer and filmmaker Lisa Leone came of age in the 1980s with hip-hop and a camera. Leone is revisiting her early portraiture work in a solo exhibition on view at the HVW8 Gallery in Los Angeles through June 10. Her candid portraits capture iconic hip-hop artists at the early stages of their careers including Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest.

For Leone, these portraits were only the beginning of her work as a cinematographer. She has shot music videos for TLC, D’Angelo and The Brand New Heavies. Leone was mentored by Stanley Kubrick on the film Eyes Wide Shut, and has gone on to direct the films ExactlyGood Morning Baby, and the documentary Just For Kicks. She co-directed Woinshet, with Marisa Tomei and shot the film in Ethiopia. Most recently she was the cinematographer on director Nancy Savoca’s 2011 film  Union Square, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Leone spoke with Life + Times about her roots in New York hip-hop culture and her upcoming film and photography projects.

Life+Times: How did you first become interested in photography and filmmaking?
Lisa Leone
: I became interested in photography at a very young age. My uncle set up a darkroom in his bathroom, so at the age of eight I developed my first photo with him. It was a black-and-white photo of me sitting on a carousel in Central Park.

L+T: You grew up in the Bronx. What drew you to document the New York scene in the ’80s and ’90s?
LL
: I moved to Manhattan when I was 15 and went to the High School of Art + Design, otherwise known as high school of graffiti and breakdancing. MARE 139, FABEL, WIGGLES and DOZE were some of the legends to come out of there. I majored in photography so I just started to shoot my friends. When [breakdancing crew] Rock Steady began to tour they needed photos, so they asked me, from there it branched out.

L+T: How would you describe the aesthetic of your work then and now?
LL
: My work now is very different, but the same feelings do come through. People have described the work as intimate, raw, while bringing beauty through.

L+T: How did you start shooting for Vibe and British Vogue?
LL
: I was on Snoop’s first video “What’s My Name,” which Fab 5 Freddy directed. It was my first time in Long Beach and my first experience with LA gangs. In the middle of shooting the video there was a shootout. People scattered everywhere; helicopters flew overhead. Fab and I ran to my car and took off. Filming resumed three days later, at an interior location. When I got back to New York I wrote about it, then showed the photos to Rob Kenner at Vibe. He published the article and photos. From there it became a monthly column lasting two years. British Vogue started with a photo of Shabba Ranks I took for them.

L+T: What is your most vivid memory of your time working with your mentor Stanley Kubrick?
LL
: So many amazing memories and learning experiences, like learning how to light with practicals. We would stay at the studio until 2 am testing different lamp scenerios with his Arri 2C. I (remember) his sharp, witty personality, his teachings on producing and being economical with budgets, to us getting to a set and him saying “I don’t know what to do.” That was a huge lesson — to be confident enough to say “I don’t know”.

L+T: At the time you took these photos, were you aware that you were documenting history?
LL
: I still look back and can’t believe where the culture went. I never thought of it as documenting history. I was just capturing moments of creativity and beauty. I always loved photographing artists, whether they’re musicians, painters, filmmakers. When I was young I was obsessed with the photographs of Arnold Newman.

L+T: You said that you used Leica M6. Was this the camera that you always used?
LL
: I had two Leicas and still do, an M6 which I’d keep color film in and an M4P which I’d use for black and white. I love using the Leicas because they’re small, quiet and not intimidating. I think it let’s people open and become more relaxed, or it can have the opposite effect like when I shot Big Daddy Kane and he made fun of my M6 because it wasn’t big and flashy. Little did he know.

L+T: How did you decide which photos to include the exhibit?
LL
: It was extremely hard to pick which photos to use. I scanned a bunch and made little 4×6 prints, which I played around with for a year, showing people, looking at. Finally I said, “ok, this is it.” I enlarged the ones that spoke to me, brought me back to a particular memory, very personal. There are many more. They’ll just have to wait until the next show.

L+T: How has your process changed over the years, and been influenced by the film work?
LL
: My process has definitely been influenced by my film work. When I work with someone now, I work with them as if I were directing them as an actor in a film, to bring out a particular feeling or emotion. We’ll both decide on the feeling and then I’ll work with them to hold that feeling. Also, how does the camera see a particular feeling and emotion, the lens, angle, light. When it all comes together it’s quite powerful.

L+T: Your film Just for Kicks documents another aspect of culture — the style. Do you have plans to revisit hip-hop culture in film work?
LL
: Yes, I co-created a story with Matt Levy and am producing a feature called “Once Upon a Rhyme” starring Rakim. We hope to begin filming later this year.

L+T: What are you working on next?
LL
: As far as the photography goes, I’m working on a series of women artists, investigating the complexity, beauty and rawness of real feelings within women. I also have another film in development about love, family and sex in the Bronx.

Lisa Leone Installation view and Catalog.

Part of Lisa Leone’s ‘Then’ Installation.
Lisa Leone ‘Then’ catalog.
Lisa Leone ‘Then’ catalog – inside.

Portion of the installtion view of Lisa Leone’s ‘Then’ opening tonight.

Also there will be signed copies of our first gallery exhibition catalog available tonight. Only 100 made. Each photo with text from Lisa Leone. Printed by Icon.

Available online with signed exhibition poster Monday. Please check back.