Indianapolis Public Library: Hip-Hop Anthology Volume 3 Art Gallery Opens On June 1 At Central Library

Indianapolis IN

03 June, 2022

12:50 AM

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Press release from the Indianapolis Public Library: June 1, 2022 Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 3, the third installment of a popular art exhibit series that explores hip-hop culture's influence on fashion, film, literature, and politics, returns to Central Library June 1 through July 3. The exhibit, curated by mixed-media artist and painter Gary Gee, features work from Tommy the Animator, a Grammy Award-winning artist from New York, alongside the work of 21 talented local artists. Central Library will host two events alongside Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 3. Courtyard Jam, taking place June 11 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Central Library's East Garden, will serve as the exhibit's opening reception. Courtyard Jam will pay homage to the historical open-air vibe of the New York City park jams of the '70s with live DJ's, photo booths, vendors, and food trucks. Dialogue, taking place June 21, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Central Library's Clowes Auditorium, will be a conversation with local artists centered around Hip-Hop culture. A full list of participating artists can be found below: Featured Artist: Tommy the AnimatorMike Graves & Bridge CollectiveGary GeeRebecca RobinsonOmar RashanAnthony RadfordMike (Kwazar) MartianAndrea (Cheqwon) ParnellArron JonesMaxx 2 CoolMechi ShakurArt by FitzKenneth HodgesLaToya MarlinAndrea DudgeonKevin Nance-WestIsrael SolomonHector DelCampoMaurice RoweRae ParkerSylvia (Ess) McKeeLenny White This press release was produced by the Indianapolis Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.