Right Before My Eyes 1988-1998
PLAN B TO HIERO
Opening Reception
November 22nd, 2024, 7–10 PM
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Los Angeles, CA – HVW8 Art + Design Gallery is proud to present Right Before My Eyes, a solo exhibition by photographer and filmmaker Jacob Rosenberg, opening November 22nd. The exhibition showcases a decade of never-before-seen photographs, analog artifacts, and ephemera from Rosenberg’s archive, offering an intimate look at the intersection of skateboarding and hip-hop culture from 1988 to 1998.
Featuring iconic figures such as Mike Carroll, Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, De La Soul, and Chuck D from Public Enemy, Right Before My Eyes is a vibrant visual narrative of a pivotal era in Northern California’s underground culture.
Rosenberg’s images document the evolution of a community that pushed boundaries and shaped modern skateboarding and hip-hop culture. From the raw energy of the Bay Area’s Hieroglyphics crew to the influential rise of professional skateboarding legends, the exhibition delves into the authentic moments that defined this creative movement.
“I’m thrilled to share a firsthand account of a culture that was a refuge for so many of us and later became a guiding light for others,” says Jacob Rosenberg. “These images are more than a collection—they’re a time capsule of an era that shaped not only my voice as a storyteller but an entire cultural identity.”
The exhibition will feature scores of images, alongside rare artifacts, including Hi8 video stills, demo cassettes, and vintage LPs. These elements together tell the untold stories of a vibrant subculture that thrived before the advent of social media and now stands as an indelible influence on global culture.
Right Before My Eyes will coincide with the release of Rosenberg’s debut documentary photo book of the same name. A limited run of standard editions will be available during the exhibition.
Exhibition Details
Title: Right Before My Eyes
Artist: Jacob Rosenberg
Opening Reception: November 22nd, 2024, 7–10 PM
Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2024 – January 20, 2025
Location: HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Special Music Performance
ABOUT JACOB ROSENBERG
Jacob Rosenberg is an acclaimed filmmaker and photographer whose work captures the raw energy of skateboarding and hip-hop culture. His debut photo book, Right Before My Eyes, chronicles his journey from 1988–1998 through a collection of powerful, previously unseen images and artifacts from his personal archive. He recently co-curated an exhibition on the emergence of skateboard videos in the 1990’s at The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens NY.
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With support from Skull Candy and Seaborn Cocktails
Jovontae Turner at EMB in 1990
Del in Oakland in 1993