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City officials say the mural at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, widely regarded as where hip-hop began, violates building code because it promotes a commercial website tied to the artwork. FOX 5's Richard ...
Philadelphia is called the “Mural Capital of the World” — a reputation ... to those who later celebrated his contributions to hip-hop and the world of street art. The Brewerytown native ...
A vivid mural meant to honor Hip-Hop’s birthplace at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue has sparked a legal clash between city officials and the property’s ownership group, Workforce Housing. The graffiti ...
While some brands seek commercial messaging, others offer artists creative freedom, fostering a vibrant scene that’s both ...
Like the mythical Jack Frost dotting the leaves and rooftops of America with his intricate patterns of frost, graffiti writers emerge at night and leave their squiggly marks on their world.But then ...
But the four-foot-long graffiti murals that cover the corridors are actually part of "Recognize! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture," marking the Smithsonian's first commission of the ...
Neither have received any formal arts instruction, but that hasn’t kept them from producing several large, in-your-face, public murals around ... They cite hip-hop culture in the Bay Area ...
“You can tell when someone has been influenced by Banksy or hip-hop ... temples and murals but with a modern twist to them. Then you have El Zeft and Nazeer, who plan their graffiti like social ...
Beyond performances, attendees can expect immersive experiences celebrating hip-hop’s five elements: DJing, MCing, breakdancing, graffiti art, and knowledge. The Prudential Center venue choice r ...