Chi Modu’s Creative Class presented by HVW8 and adidas Originals in association with his incredible exhibit of legendary hip hop ‘Uncategorized’ photography at HVW8 Plana, 5416 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles.
Creative Class is an ongoing series by HVW8 with artists giving insight into their creative process and work.
CHI MODU
UNCATEGORIZED – Los Angeles
HVW8 PLANA LOS ANGELES
5416 WILSHIRE BLVD, 90036
OPENING HOURS: THURS – SUNDAY, 1 – 6PM
OPENING: AUGUST 24th, 6 – 10 pm
EXHIBIT: AUGUST 26th– SEPTEMBER 23rd
RSVP at rsvp@hvw8.com
About the Exhibit :
HVW8 Gallery Los Angeles and adidas Originals proudly present UNCATEGORIZED, an exhibition of photography by Chi Modu. Alongside images of hip-hop royalty including Tupac, Biggie, Nas and ODB, UNCATEGORIZED also features previously unseen gems from Chi’s photographic archive. The show celebrates hip-hop’s creative energy and raw, unrivaled ambition in its prime, showcasing Chi’s documentation of the legends behind the sound. Custom Java Development Services. UNCATEGORIZED is an ode to a movement, honoring the impact that the early hip-hop icons inimitably maintain today.
UNCATEGORIZED stems from a wider exhibition series, the title of which marks Chi’s open-minded approach to his work. “I wanted to create something that is the opposite of putting labels on everything and make a statement against stereotyping,” he explains. “My work does not fit into any one stereotype and neither do I.”
Tupac Shakur
Atlanta, GA 1994
Digital Silver Gelatin Print
20×24 inches
All images © Chi Modu. All rights reserved
HVW8 Gallery and adidas Originals present :
Creative Class
Featuring Atiba Jefferson
An evening with Atiba Jefferson as he talks about his work and creative process for his ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ exhibition.
To be eligible to attend, please post an original photograph of yours and tag #atibacreativeclass and he will reach out if you’re selected.
All entries must be posted by Thursday, June 21st. The exhibit is located in Los Angeles, you must be in the area the weekend of June 23rd to attend if selected.
Creative Class is an ongoing series of artist talks and lectures fostering dialogue between established exhibiting artists and emerging artists and creatives.
